Mario Balotelli can still earn a future at Manchester City.

City boss Roberto Mancini, while exasperated by Balo's behaviour at Arsenal, isn't ready to give up on his fellow Italian.

The striker has escaped a lengthy nine-match ban and will still have three games to prove himself to Mancini and doubting City fans.

La Republicca says should he produce his best, Balotelli is likely to stay with City next season.