Source: Daily_Mail
Now the heat is on Mancini... summer axe threat for Man City boss
Roberto Mancini does not need an interpreter to understand that the first serious questions are being asked of his ability to deliver a top-four place for Manchester City.[LNB]The humour came less easily to Mancini as he spoke ahead of Tuesday's game with Bolton. The smile was a little forced.[LNB]But, asked whether he was still confident of securing the Champions League place that could be the difference between keeping his job in the summer and saying goodbye after six months, the Italian remained defiant.[LNB] Mood swing: Man City boss Mancini has not looked happy since losing at Hull[LNB]'I am more confident,' said Mancini. 'You must remember that we have two games in hand. This is an important fact and, if we win these two games, we will be in fourth position and we will be one point behind Arsenal.[LNB]'Had we won on Saturday, and we had big chances, we would be on target.'The trouble is, City did not win on Saturday. They lost at Hull, the second defeat in six Barclays Premier League games under Mancini.[LNB] De Jong ready to battle veteran Viera for Manchester City starting spotMANCHESTER CITY v Bolton: Craig Bellamy sidelined with knee problemVIDEO SPECIAL: Manchester City flop Robinho marks his Santos return with cheeky backheel winner against Sao PauloMANCHESTER CITY FC
