THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini sent a warning to striker Mario Balotelli after the Italian failed to figure significantly against derby rivals Manchester United on Sunday.

Balotelli started for City on derby day but went out of the pitch on the 52nd minute after Carlos Tevez substituted him. The Italian went straight to the dressing room and seen glaring at Mancini as he entered the tunnel.

Amid tensions between Mancini and Balotelli, the manager still prefers not to let go of the Italian striker. He believes that the striker could leave a footpr1nt at City, if only he would choose to take his job seriously.

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Wayne Rooney’s brace and Robin van Persie’s injury-time penalty lifted Manchester United above their staunch rival neighbours Manchester City 2-3 in Sunday’s Premier League action.

Touted for his lacklustre start this season, Rooney came out of the shadows to score twice for United during the first half. The striker’s significant contribution brought his league derby goals record to seven, equal to that of iconic forward Eric Cantona.

Yaya Toure proved pivotal for City’s resurgence in the second half, as the powerful midfielder converted after Carlos Tevez and David Silva failed to find the back of the net. Pablo Zabaleta levelled his side through a firing effort from 12 yards.

Come injury time, United sought to leave a footpr1nt in the derby by sending van Persie to take the free kick after Tevez’ unfair challenge on Rafael Da Silva. Keeper Joe Hart failed to clear the Dutch striker’s bottom-corner shot.

THE LATEST UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City exits the Champions League without clinching a Europa League slot following their defeat to Borussia Dortmund 1-0.

None of Roberto Mancini’s men was able to score against Dortmund, which needed a strike from Julian Schlieber in order to retain the top spot in the group stage. City were not able to leave a footpr1nt in the competition, as they exit without a win in six games.

City’s disappointing record of three points in the table is a scanty reflection of their expensive squad. They became the first English side in the competition that failed to record a single game in the group stage match.

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Premier League champions Manchester City found another victory over Wigan 0-2 in Wednesday’s league game to bolster their title campaign this season, leaving them one point away from number one Manchester United.

The Latics failed to intimidate in their home fixture against City, as the visitors constantly threatened to score. Mario Balotelli opened scoring on the 69th minute, finding the back of the net for the first time this season.

James Milner, substituting for Kolo Toure, ensured that his side would win w1th ease through his powerful strike just three minutes after the opener. 

THE LATEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers discounted talks of transferring striker Luis Suarez to Manchester City, saying that the Uruguay international is happy to stay at the red Merseyside club.

While Liverpool underwent struggles to win w1th ease against other sides in the Premier League this season, Rodgers is keen to improve on their poor start. The manager deems Suarez as highly important for the club, being their main goal scorer since the start of the season.

Suarez recently signed a new deal with Liverpool, which extended his previous contract for up to five more years.

THE LATEST UEFA ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS – Manchester City are contemplating on signing Liverpool talisman Luis Suarez during the January transfer window.

The surprise move by City will most likely see striker Mario Balotelli’s departure from the club to fund the estimated £50 million price tag of Suarez. The transfer might encounter difficulties, as Suarez have recently reaffirmed his future at Anfield with a contract running until 2017.

Suarez has led Liverpool’s scoring force this season – a time when the club is struggling to win w1th ease, as they stay 13th on the Premier League table.