Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is facing a dressing room revolt over his tactics. The Daily Mail says City players over the three-at-the-back defensive line-up is such that there is talk of sending a delegation to speak to manager Roberto Mancini.

The team are pinning the blame for the change of formation on Italian defensive coach Angelo Gregucci, who arrived in the summer and needs a training-ground translator because he doesn't speak much English.