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Here is the side that Roberto Mancini has selected for today’s Premier League meeting with Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium. Subs: Pantilimon, K. Touré, Clichy, Rodwell, Nasri, Dzeko, Aguero

After what could have been a humiliation at the hands of Borussia Dortmund and the impending international break that will once again disrupt the season, this encounter with Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium takes on extra significance. A win is imperative in order to restore some confidence to the team, no doubt feeling a touch [...]

Here is the side that Roberto Mancini has selected for today’s Champions League encounter with Borussia Dortmund. Subs: Pantilimon, Lescott, Kolarov, Milner, Rodwell, Tévez, Balotelli

After a dramatic late victory over Fulham, attention returns to the Champions League and following the defeat in the opening matchday blockbuster against Real Madrid, this encounter at the Etihad Stadium with Borussia Dortmund is already being deemed as “must-win”. That may be debatable, as a draw would certainly not signal the complete end of [...]

After the distraction of the Capital One Cup and the relative ambivalence that followed the home defeat to Aston Villa, attention returns to the Premier League with a visit to Fulham sure to be a stern test. The Blues have started this campaign sluggishly, not perhaps as dreadfully as has been made out recently, but certainly lacking [...]