Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was disappointed with his side’s finishing after watching Sunderland snatch all three points with an injury-time winner on Sunday (City 8/1 to win Premiership).

Juventus have promised to clamp down on any fans who racially abuse Mario Balotelli when they meet Manchester City in the Europa League (City 11/2 – Europa League outright).

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits the Reds’ group for the Europa League will be difficult but is confident they can reach the knockout stage of the competition (Liverpool 11/1 Europa League outright).

Chairman across the Championship are aggrieved with Manchester City for giving Craig Bellamy to Cardiff City (6/1 – Championship outright) and paying his wages, according to John Ryan.

Steve Bruce admits Sunderland (20/1 – Top 6 Premier League finish) do need to bring in another striker before the transfer window closes at the end of this month.

Roy Hodgson leads Liverpool into battle at Manchester City on Monday night admitting he might well be finished in the transfer market this summer (City 11/8, draw 9/4, Reds 2/1 – 90 minutes).

Manchester City’s (11/8 to beat Liverpool) Emmanuel Adebayor has hinted he could leave the Eastlands club in the January transfer window.

Joe Cole has warned Manchester City that Liverpool will head to Eastlands on Monday full of confidence following their unbeaten start to the season (Liverpool 2/1 to win on Monday – match market).

Wales striker Craig Bellamy has been named Cardiff City captain ahead of their Championship match against Doncaster Rovers on Saturday (Cardiff 10/11, draw 23/10, Doncaster 3/1).

New Manchester City signing James Milner has revealed that manager Roberto Mancini has told him to be prepared to win the Premier League this season (City 8/1 Premier League – outright).