Manchester United may be leading the race to sign Robin Van Persie in the eyes of Roberto Mancini, but his rival opposite number isn't so sure.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that rivals Manchester United may win the race to sign Arsenal's Robin Van Persie.

VfL Wolfsburg 0 vs 2 Man City highlights 4/8/2012 - Video of the Wolfsburg v Man City highlights and goals on 4/8/2012

Pablo Zabaleta and Yaya Touré scored as City claimed a pre-season win at a soaked Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing

Born to Ghanaian immigrants in Sicily, Mario Balotelli was raised by foster parents and endured serious illness as a child, before becoming an Italian citizen on his 18th birthday. His footballing career has hardly been more straightforward. Signed by Inter Milan at 16, he had three stormy seasons at the San Siro. A falling out…

Manchester City faced Al-Hilal in their first game since being crowned English Premier League champions.

Manchester City 3-2 QPR live highlights MANCHESTER CITY WIN THE PREMIER LEAGUE "If you are going to wait 44 years to win the title then that was a finish worth waiting for. Manchester City were in despair at the start of stoppage time and on the highest high when it finished. Pure Premier League theatre."…

Newcastle 0-2 Man City highlights Newcastle: Krul, Perch, Williamson, Coloccini, Santon, Ben Arfa, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez, Cisse, Ba. Subs: Elliot, Gosling, Ryan Taylor, Marveaux, Shola Ameobi, Obertan, Ferguson. Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Lescott, Kompany, Clichy, Nasri, Toure Yaya, Barry, Silva, Aguero, Tevez. Subs: Pantilimon, Richards, Milner, Dzeko, Johnson, Kolarov, De Jong. Referee: Howard Webb (S…

TUNNEL CAM: Man City 1-0 Man United - behind the scenes at the Etihad Stadium - including a guest appearance from Diego Maradona.

Manchester City 1-0 Manchester United highlights Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini: "It's a great victory but we have two difficult games left and United have two easy games. "Manchester United are still favourites. Swansea and Sunderland have nothing to play for. I am very happy that we are top but it doesn't change anything. "United…

Manchester reaches fever pitch on Monday night as City take on United in the Premier League title showdown. Defeat to Wigan and a draw with Everton has seen Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devils stumble towards the finishing line, while Roberto Mancini will well recall the 6-1 drubbing they dealt their city rivals at Old Trafford…

2024 is set to be a big year for football with a variety of big landmark events happening throughout the 2024 calendar. From the major dates in the big leagues to the international tournaments, there’s going to be plenty of opportunity for putting good bets on some of the most anticipated sporting events of the…