Roberto Mancini has started his stint with Manchester City with a win over Stoke at home.
The performance of the City players in front of their home fans was ok but not that impressive. The goals were scored by Petrov and Tevez. But if it not were for the keeper Shay Given, they might have had some unpleasant moments.
This has again left the City defence in question. So, defenders are the top priority for them during the winter.
Mancini has promised a number of high-profile winter signings. But most of them seems unlikely to go through in the winter. But the signings of Inter right-back Maicon and Palermo central defender Kjær might be possible. Inter might be reluctant to let go of their star Brazilian defender in a crucial stage of the campaign as they prepare for the second round of the Champions league. But Maicon is a big fan of his former manager. Kjær has stated that he doesn't want to leave in in January but a mega cash offer might be to good for Palermo to resist.
With games coming thick and east in the holiday season including a derby cup tie against United is going to be a stern test for the newly appointed manager. With the transfer window almost upon us, it remains to be seen whether the (supposed) shuffling in the squad will let City to mount a consistent run of form in the new year.
The performance of the City players in front of their home fans was ok but not that impressive. The goals were scored by Petrov and Tevez. But if it not were for the keeper Shay Given, they might have had some unpleasant moments.
This has again left the City defence in question. So, defenders are the top priority for them during the winter.
Mancini has promised a number of high-profile winter signings. But most of them seems unlikely to go through in the winter. But the signings of Inter right-back Maicon and Palermo central defender Kjær might be possible. Inter might be reluctant to let go of their star Brazilian defender in a crucial stage of the campaign as they prepare for the second round of the Champions league. But Maicon is a big fan of his former manager. Kjær has stated that he doesn't want to leave in in January but a mega cash offer might be to good for Palermo to resist.
With games coming thick and east in the holiday season including a derby cup tie against United is going to be a stern test for the newly appointed manager. With the transfer window almost upon us, it remains to be seen whether the (supposed) shuffling in the squad will let City to mount a consistent run of form in the new year.
