Source: PA
Mancini thanks City fans for support
Roberto Mancini offered his thanks to Manchester City's fans after they sang the manager's name following Sunday's much-needed 2-0 victory at West Brom.
The result, secured by a first-half brace from Mario Balotelli, eased some of the pressure that has been mounting on Mancini by halting City's run of three successive defeats in all competitions.
Balotelli's afternoon took a turn for the worse in the second period when he was red-carded having tangled with Youssouf Mulumbu - who was also sent off late on for scything down Carlos Tevez.
Otherwise, though, it was an encouraging day's work for City which left them fourth in the Barclays Premier League, five points behind leaders Chelsea and three behind second-placed Manchester United, their opponents at Eastlands in the forthcoming derby on Wednesday.
The away supporters at the Hawthorns showed their appreciation at the end of the match and Mancini said: "I am very happy with this and I must say thank you to them. It is very important they always support the team."
Asked if the fans at his previous club Inter Milan had done the same, Mancini smiled as he said: "After we won three Scudetti (titles), yes!"
