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Man City boss Mancini defends going with Pantilimon in Cup defeat

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini had no regrets changing his goalkeepers for their FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

Mancini defended his decision to rest Joe Hart for the tie and play on-loan Romanian international Costel Pantilimon.

"I think it was right to leave Joe out," he said. "If we need Costel late in the season then it is important that he gets time to play."

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