Great pressure on Mancini at City

[Shola Sholaz]

Manchester City have one realistic chance left for a title and should they fail in the FA Cup at the weekend against second-tier Leeds United, manager Roberto Mancini will find himself under even more scrutiny.
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Already criticised for his blaming of players and refusal to support those who have had a bad game, the Italians knows that with their Premier League chances all but gone Sunday's clash with Leeds is vital to his survival.
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A lack of moment in the transfer market by City pre-season and in January have exposed Mancini's league title holders this term, highlighted by another failed Champions League campaign.
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A 12-point gap to make up on leaders Manchester United after a 3-1 defeat at lowly Southampton on Saturday led Mancini to blast his team's poor performance and players performing 'without strength and personality'.