“I think it is better if Rooney plays on Saturday,” Mancini told the Manchester City website. “He is a fantastic player and has had an amazing season. I think it is best if both teams are full strength and then the side who takes the three points can truly say the best team won and there is no reason that cannot be us.”

Mancini is beginning to sound a lot like his Inter successor. But you can’t blame him for saying that, it’s what his club needs right now, inspiration from their manager, belief that they can compete with Manchester United.

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