Mancini: United´s hefty lead undeserved Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has claimed his side do not deserve to be 15 points behind rivals Manchester United.
Reigning champions City have won just three of their past seven league outings, and travel to Old Trafford on Monday to face a team unbeaten in the league since November 17.
Mancini acknowledged United's impressive run of form but has urged his squad to not give up on the title, with the aim of closing the gap before the end of the season.
"We do not deserve to be 15 points behind," Mancini told reporters.
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Roura, Barca wait on Messi fitness Barcelona's Jordi Roura says Lionel Messi is unlikely to face Mallorca on Saturday but remains in contention to play Paris Saint-Germain.
A hamstring problem forced Messi to be withdrawn at half-time in Barcelona's 2-2 draw with PSG in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.
The Argentina forward has been receiving specialist treatment aimed at making him available for the return fixture at Camp Nou next Wednesday.
But Barca's assistant coach Roura remains uncertain if Messi will recover in time to play PSG, and all but ruled him out of the Liga game at home to Mallorca.
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Swansea´s Asian tour in question Swansea's planned pre-season trip to Asia is in doubt due to tensions between North and South Korea.
The Welsh club had planned on visiting Seoul in the off-season with a view to expanding their fan-base in Asia, and already boast South Korea international Ki Sung-Yueng among their ranks.
However, concerns over the worsening political situation in the region means the full trip may not go ahead, according to manager Michael Laudrup.
"Of course, things like this could have an impact on our plans," he told the Daily Mail.
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Casillas in contention for Real return Jose Mourinho faces a selection dilemma ahead of Real Madrid's match against Levante thanks to Iker Casillas' inclusion in the squad.
Goalkeeper Casillas sustained a fractured hand in his side's 1-1 Copa del Rey draw against Valencia on January 23, prompting the signing of Diego Lopez, who has performed admirably in the club captain's absence since joining from Sevilla.
And Real assistant coach Aitor Karanka has now said Spain international Casillas is raring to go again after getting the green light from the club's medical staff last month.
"He is at a high level again and has been included in t
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Premier League preview: Manchester United - Manchester City There will be an air of anti-climax about the Manchester derby on Monday with United's 15-point gap all but ensuring the title is theirs.
In what should be the match of the season just eight games out from its close, United's vice-like grip on the title threatens to quash any sense of theatre on Sunday, nearly a year after City completed one of the great sporting heists to snatch the title from their bitter rivals.
City manager Roberto Mancini will fuel his side with belief after a largely disappointing campaign that has so far included a meek exit from the group stages of the Champions League and a chequered pursuit of their nearest neighbours.
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Premier League preview: Newcastle United - Fulham Newcastle's bid for Premier League safety encounters a tricky test against in-form Fulham at St James' Park on Sunday.
Alan Pardew's side have endured a torrid campaign after surpassing expectations with a fifth-placed finish last term.
They hover precariously above the relegation zone, just three points clear of 18th place, and encounter a Fulham side that are undefeated in their past five Premier League games.
Fulham’s streak draws a sharp parallel with the form of Newcastle, who have suffered three straight defeats, including a 3-1 reverse at Benfica in the first leg of their midweek Europa League quarter-final.
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Premier League preview: Chelsea - Sunderland Preview
Paulo Di Canio takes charge of his first Premier League match when Sunderland travel to face Chelsea on Saturday.
The Italian's appointment at Sunderland on Sunday sent shockwaves through the league and stunned supporters of the north east club, many of whom vehemently oppose his reportedly fascist political leanings.
But it is what his side achieve on the pitch in the final seven games to avoid relegation that will define Di Canio's status among fans.
Relegation would be a monumental disaster and the naysayers would be validated by what is seen by some as a rash appointmen
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