http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/20598-roberto-mancini.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/20598-roberto-mancini.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2097460-epl-season-unpredictable.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Get ready for the Premier League like you've never seen it before. No Alex Ferguson. No Roberto Mancini. The expected return of Jose Mourinho. The likely influx of more world-class players on the back of a bumper new TV deal. Two Welsh teams for the first time. Don't forget the introduction of goal line technology, either. ... Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2097460-epl-season-unpredictable.html 2013-05-20T08:49:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2094926-fired-mancini-thanks-city-fans-newspaper-advert.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Roberto Mancini bade farewell to Manchester City fans by taking out a full-page advert in the local newspaper on Saturday, thanking them for their support during his 3 1/2 years in charge. The Italian was fired by City on Monday after failing to win a major trophy in a season of regression, even though he guided the club to a fi... Sat, 18 May 2013 13:40:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2094926-fired-mancini-thanks-city-fans-newspaper-advert.html 2013-05-18T13:40:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2085854-wigan-relegated-epl-arsenal-reclaims-4th.html LONDON (AP) — Wigan is going to be relegated to the League Championship, while Arsenal seemingly is heading back to the Champions League. Drained after winning the FA Cup for the first time on Saturday, Wigan crashed back to earth with a 4-1 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday to be relegated after eight seasons in the Premier League. "The FA Cup is an achievement... Wed, 15 May 2013 00:36:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2085854-wigan-relegated-epl-arsenal-reclaims-4th.html 2013-05-15T00:36:23Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2085840-man-city-secures-2nd-place-with-2-0-win-reading.html READING, England (AP) — Manchester City began life without Roberto Mancini with a routine 2-0 victory at rain-sodden Reading on Tuesday to secure second place in the Premier League. Sergio Aguero put City in front five minutes before halftime and substitute Edin Dzeko wrapped up the win in the 88th minute. Mancini was fired on Monday — a year to the day s... Tue, 14 May 2013 21:47:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2085840-man-city-secures-2nd-place-with-2-0-win-reading.html 2013-05-14T21:47:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2084768-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html LONDON (AP) — Climbing to the top of Chelsea's all-time scoring leaderboard earned Frank Lampard the top spot in the weekly Associated Press global football poll for the first time. And a familiar name returned to the top of the team rankings, with Barcelona ending Bayern Munich's six-week stay by wrapping up a 22nd Spanish title. The weekend also feature... Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2084768-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-football-poll.html 2013-05-14T16:40:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly one year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years. The Italian coach, who had four years remaining on his contract, was ditched just as players from rival Manchester United were being cheered through the streets as they paraded the Premier League tro... Mon, 13 May 2013 23:32:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2081418-manchester-city-fires-manager-roberto-mancini.html 2013-05-13T23:32:43Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2079252-uncertainty-mancinis-man-city-future.html LONDON (AP) — Roberto Mancini's Manchester City future appears uncertain after losing the FA Cup final and then questioning why the club hasn't responded to claims that Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has been lined up to replace him. As Mancini was questioned on Saturday after losing to Wigan about the apparent Pellegrini approach, City's media officer in... Sat, 11 May 2013 22:58:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2079252-uncertainty-mancinis-man-city-future.html 2013-05-11T22:58:18Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2079168-wigan-beats-man-city-to-win-fa-cup-time.html LONDON (AP) — As blue-and-white confetti exploded under the Wembley arch, Wigan players lifted a trophy for the first time in the club's 81-year history. In one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets, a team playing non-league football 35 years ago and assembled for barely $30 million beat big-spending Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday. Winning English football... Sat, 11 May 2013 21:15:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2079168-wigan-beats-man-city-to-win-fa-cup-time.html 2013-05-11T21:15:31Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2069694-wigan-close-to-drop-man-city-champions-league.html WIGAN, England (AP) — Wigan's Premier League survival hopes took a major hit by losing 3-2 at home to Swansea on Tuesday, while Manchester City secured its place in next season's Champions League with a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. Escaping the bottom three looks a tall order for Wigan now after twice surrendering the lead at DW Stadium, with Dwight... Tue, 07 May 2013 22:10:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2069694-wigan-close-to-drop-man-city-champions-league.html 2013-05-07T22:10:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2063150-city-winger-scott-sinclair-hospital.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair is undergoing treatment in hospital for a blood clot on his shoulder. City manager Roberto Mancini said on Saturday that Sinclair, who played for Britain in last year's London Olympics, "had a problem yesterday, (but) I don't think it is a bad situation and it is under control." ... Sat, 04 May 2013 17:55:46 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2063150-city-winger-scott-sinclair-hospital.html 2013-05-04T17:55:46Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2062942-man-city-swansea-labor-to-0-0-draw-epl.html SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Manchester City dropped points in its bid to secure second place in the English Premier League by drawing 0-0 with Swansea in a lackluster match on Saturday. Edin Dzeko and David Silva missed gilt-edged late chances at Liberty Stadium for the deposed champions, who are provisionally seven points clear of third-place Chelsea having pl... Sat, 04 May 2013 17:14:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2062942-man-city-swansea-labor-to-0-0-draw-epl.html 2013-05-04T17:14:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2038764-ferguson-sees-room-improvement-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A giant banner draped over the railings of the pub just around the corner from Old Trafford summed up the philosophy of England's new champions this season. "Not arrogant, just better." The debate will rage as to just how good this Manchester United side really is, having eked out many of its 27 league wins using grit and determ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:47:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2038764-ferguson-sees-room-improvement-united.html 2013-04-23T11:47:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2037668-van-persie-guides-united-to-premier-league-title.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With 75,000 delirious Manchester United fans chanting "champions, champions" at full voice, Rio Ferdinand tugged the back of Robin van Persie's shirt bearing his squad number and shouted: "No. 20, No. 20." Twenty was the number at Old Trafford on Monday. United produced a performance of style and swagger to extend its record hau... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:23:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2037668-van-persie-guides-united-to-premier-league-title.html 2013-04-22T23:23:56Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2035078-united-brink-city-implodes-spurs.html LONDON (AP) — After spending weeks on the brink of a 20th English title, Manchester United can finally get the job done on Monday. Second-place Manchester City's late implosion in a 3-1 loss at Tottenham on Sunday means United can take the title from its neighbor by beating Aston Villa at Old Trafford, with nearly a month still remaining in the campaign. ... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:28:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2035078-united-brink-city-implodes-spurs.html 2013-04-21T21:28:14Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2034628-spurs-stun-man-city-with-late-comeback.html LONDON (AP) — Gareth Bale fronted a late fightback by Tottenham in a 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday, giving runaway leader Manchester United a chance to wrap up the Premier League title on Monday. The defending champions imploded at White Hart Lane as Spurs scored three goals in a seven-minute span, with Bale setting up Clint Dempsey for a 75t... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:01:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2034628-spurs-stun-man-city-with-late-comeback.html 2013-04-21T16:01:21Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2030878-manchester-city-hopes-to-delay-title-surrender.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City can delay the inevitable by beating fifth-place Tottenham on Sunday in the Premier League. Manchester United, which leads City by 13 points, can clinch its 20th English title with a victory at home to Aston Villa on Monday if City loses at White Hart Lane. City has saved some of its best form for the latter stages of the seas... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:18:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2030878-manchester-city-hopes-to-delay-title-surrender.html 2013-04-19T12:18:39Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2026660-uniteds-title-charge-stalled-draw-city-wins.html LONDON (AP) — There is little doubt Manchester United will collect a record-extending 20th English league title, although the coronation will be delayed. The Premier League leaders had to twice come from behind to draw 2-2 at West Ham on Wednesday as second-place Manchester City beat Wigan 1-0 to cut the gap to 13 points. Thanks to Robin van Persie grabbi... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:53:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2026660-uniteds-title-charge-stalled-draw-city-wins.html 2013-04-17T23:53:47Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2018806-man-city-beats-chelsea-2-1-to-reach-fa-cup-final.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City reached the FA Cup final by beating defending champion Chelsea 2-1 in a free-flowing game at Wembley on Sunday to maintain its only remaining hope for a trophy this season. City dominated much of the first hour and went 2-0 up through goals by Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero, before Demba Ba pulled Chelsea back into the game wi... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:21:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2018806-man-city-beats-chelsea-2-1-to-reach-fa-cup-final.html 2013-04-14T18:21:14Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2018664-man-united-resumes-title-surge-with-win-stoke.html STOKE, England (AP) — Manchester United resumed its charge to the Premier League title by outclassing Stoke 2-0 on Sunday, while Manchester City also closed in on a trophy by beating Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final. Robin van Persie ended his two-month goal drought by slotting in a penalty for United on a day of jubilant celebrations invo... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:14:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2018664-man-united-resumes-title-surge-with-win-stoke.html 2013-04-14T18:14:23Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2007946-column-city-noisy-neighbor-man-utd.html Any professional footballer who doesn't want to take on Manchester United should change jobs. United manager Alex Ferguson would surely say the same to any player of his who didn't relish the challenge of being part of the team that everyone wants, or should want, to beat. So ignore any suggestion that the Manchester derby on Monday night didn't really ma... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:14:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2007946-column-city-noisy-neighbor-man-utd.html 2013-04-09T13:14:28Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2006490-aguero-scores-winner-city-manchester-derby.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City delayed the surrender of its Premier League title to Manchester United on Monday, beating the runaway leaders 2-1 in a frenetic derby thanks to substitute Sergio Aguero's stunning late goal. The Argentina striker slalomed through United's defense and arrowed a finish high into the net in the 78th minute, cutting ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:17:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/2006490-aguero-scores-winner-city-manchester-derby.html 2013-04-08T22:17:40Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1988442-united-wins-again-big-victories-city-arsenal.html Manchester United's record-breaking surge to a 20th English title gathered more pace with a 1-0 win at Sunderland on Saturday, while Gareth Bale helped Tottenham seize the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by scoring another spectacular goal. Titus Bramble's own goal earned United an English-record 25th win from 30 league games and... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:37:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1988442-united-wins-again-big-victories-city-arsenal.html 2013-03-30T22:37:03Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1984328-rampant-united-returns-to-scene-title-heartache.html LONDON (AP) — The anguish at losing the English Premier League trophy after last year's final match at Sunderland has been a motivating force at Manchester United all season. Just how much will become clear when Man United visits Sunderland on Saturday holding a 15-point lead over second-place Manchester City in the title race. When United's last match en... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:02:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1984328-rampant-united-returns-to-scene-title-heartache.html 2013-03-28T16:02:35Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1959520-man-city-loses-everton-title-bid-slips.html LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Manchester City's faint hopes of catching Manchester United in the Premier League title race took another heavy hit with a 2-0 loss at Everton on Saturday. City went behind in the 32nd minute though Leon Osman's bending strike and the champions couldn't take advantage of Everton being reduced to 10 men on the hour when Steven Pie... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:51:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1959520-man-city-loses-everton-title-bid-slips.html 2013-03-16T23:51:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1959806-balotelli-want-to-normal-guy.html MILAN (AP) — AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has talked about his will to become the greatest player in the world and his desire at times to be just "a normal guy." In the interview with Italian TV show "Le Iene," to be aired on Sunday, Balotelli also denies some of the many stories about his time at Inter Milan and Manchester City. Balotelli says the pl... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:40:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1959806-balotelli-want-to-normal-guy.html 2013-03-16T18:40:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1943054-tevez-treble-puts-man-city-fa-cup-semifinals.html LONDON (AP) — Carlos Tevez put Manchester City on the road to Wembley with an FA Cup hat trick on Saturday, two days after being arrested for a driving offense. The Argentina striker also played a part in goals by Aleksandar Kolarov and David Silva as City crushed Barnsley 5-0 to reach the semifinals. Tevez helped to secure City's biggest win of the seaso... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:08:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1943054-tevez-treble-puts-man-city-fa-cup-semifinals.html 2013-03-09T23:08:59Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1940354-ferguson-rooney-staying-man-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson dismissed widespread speculation that Wayne Rooney could leave the club at the end of the season, insisting on Friday there was no rift with the England striker. Rooney was dropped to the bench for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 match against Real Madrid, the team's biggest game of the... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:35:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1940354-ferguson-rooney-staying-man-united.html 2013-03-08T11:35:36Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1931220-city-wins-villa-to-flickering-hopes-alive.html BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Carlos Tevez ensured Manchester City's flickering Premier League title defense stayed alive another week by scoring in a 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Aston Villa on Monday. Man City substitute Edin Dzeko dispossessed center back Ciaran Clark in a contentious challenge in first-half stoppage time, dribbled toward the box befo... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 07:20:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/soccer/1931220-city-wins-villa-to-flickering-hopes-alive.html 2013-03-05T07:20:22Z