Manchester United Have Been Lucky – Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Manchester United have been lucky in opening their substantial lead at the top of the Premier League.

Reigning champions City host Chelsea on Sunday, looking to trim United’s significant advantage which was stretched to 15 points on Saturday when they triumphed 2-0 at QPR.

Mancini’s men face a huge task if they are to peg back their city rivals but the manager insists United have had the rub of the green on their way to the top." Until now, United have been really lucky with everything,” he said.

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The former Etihad striker said of his fellow Italian: “There is nobody better for City. Most importantly, the players like him.”

The heat is on boss Mancini after City’s woeful Champions League KO and the crumbling defence of their Premier League title.  Yet Balotelli added: “If you asked who they want next season, every single player would say Roberto. He’s not just their coach but also their friend.”