Source: Daily_Mail
Mario Balotelli set for Manchester City debut against Arsenal
Manchester City want to keep up the pressure on Arsenal by unleashing Mario Balotelli on the Gunners at the end of the month.[LNB]The £23million summer signing from Inter Milan is on his way back from a knee injury and itching to make his Barclays Premier League debut in the mouthwatering clash on October 24.[LNB] Recovery trail: Balotelli (centre) watches his old side Inter play Juventus at the weekend[LNB]Arsenal are looking to reaffirm their title aspirations after two consecutive League defeats, while City boss Roberto Mancini is keen for Balotelli to return to take the burden off striker Carlos Tevez.[LNB]Mancini and captain Tevez clashed at half-time during City's 2-1 win against Newcastle United on Sunday.[LNB]Prospect: Balotelli with City boss Mancini[LNB]Of 20-year-old Balotelli, Mancini said: 'It's time for him to return, and quickly.[LNB]'He's recovering well and I hope to have him back for the game against Arsenal on 24th October.[LNB]'Has it been a long recovery? No, it has been normal. It depends on the player, sometimes people come back early and sometimes later. I hope Mario is early.[LNB]'He had tests on his knee on Friday and again on Monday. It should be OK.'[LNB] Mancini insists dressing room row with Tevez will make Man City strongerOur big spending is over! No more splashing the cash, claim Man CityManchester City fume at Van Marwijk's use of De Jong as a 'scapegoat'Mario Balotelli's double life: The bitter family feud that haunts the £29m Manchester City targetMANCHESTER CITY FC
