Is Roberto Mancini using reverse psychology, or is he being serious, or perhaps downplaying his team’s chances in the UEFA Champions League to help manage the expectations of his bosses? Whatever the case, this week’s must-win match against Ajax should be riveting to watch.
Here are the Premier League news headlines tonight:
- Roberto Mancini writes off Manchester City’s Champions League chances — The Guardian
- Carlos Tevez shows Hammers Irons sign to West Ham fans — The Mail
- This is my best ever Everton, says David Moyes after Fulham draw — The Guardian
- QPR and Reading showcase two very different ways to play 4-4-2 — The Guardian
- Luis Suárez is unplayable, says Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers — The Guardian
- James McFadden faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury — Sky Sports
- Lee Cattermole stands by Sunderland manager after defeat by Aston Villa — The Guardian
- Wimbledon and MK Dons an FA Cup replay each away from historic first meeting — The Telegraph
- Tottenham are too anxious, admits André Villas-Boas after Wigan shock — The Guardian
- Is Arsène Wenger finally losing his grip at Arsenal? — The Guardian
Queens Park Rangers vs Reading
Liverpool vs Newcastle United
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One of the reason I will always love West Ham is, if you play for us, and give us everything, and love playing for us, we will always love you no matter where you may roam…
And If you are Paul Ince, and in it for your own glory. then f**k off and never return. or you shall face abuse.
Sounds like Roberto is trying to use the same reverse psychology he employed last year in the PL. Problem with that is, mind games like that usually only work once.
The problem could be that with Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain, City’s new chief executive and director of football respectively, forming an ex-Barcelona axis at the club, the big whisper is that Guardiola could join his erstwhile colleagues to form a formidable Spanish triangle of power if Mancini does not deliver.