Manchester City Face Nervous Wait Over Nasri Injury

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri suffered a “serious” knee injury after being scythed down by Newcastle United defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa late in their 2-0 win at St James’ Park on Sunday.
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“It should have been a red card for the tackle by Yanga-Mbiwa on Samir Nasri,” City manager Pellegrini told reporters. “A direct red card – we didn’t have any extra help from the referee today.
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“Nasri has a serious injury with his knee – it was directly a red card. Maybe it’s medial ligaments. We’ll see tomorrow what happens with him.”
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The 26-year-old French international, who should be named in France’s World Cup squad this year, was writhing in pain on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher after a six-minute stoppage in play as he was treated.
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He left the ground on the team coach with his knee in a brace and his immediate future in doubt after the hack which earned Yanga-Mbiwa only a yellow card from referee Mike Jones who endured a torrid afternoon.
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Earlier, he incensed Newcastle manager Alan Pardew by overruling his assistant to disallow Cheick Tiote’s 20-metre volley, ruling that Yoan Gouffran had unsighted City keeper Joe Hart.
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Pardew said the goal should have stood because Gouffran did not unsight the keeper even if he was in an offside position.
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City won with goals from Edin Dzeko after eight minutes and Alvaro Negredo five minutes into the stoppage time added for Nasri’s treatment.
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The result took City back to the top of the Premier League, at least until Arsenal play Aston Villa on Monday.