Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has promised fans he will win the club a title this season and tear down the Stretford End banner that ridicules the club.

The banner is on the upper tier at Old Trafford and takes note of the fact that City have not won a trophy since 1976 whilst their city rivals Manchester United seem to secure at least some silverware every season.

Mancini said he is determined to change that this season and force United fans to pull the banner down.

"When we go to Old Trafford, we will take that banner down," he said. "This is the last year it will be there because we will win a trophy.

"I'm well aware how long it is since City last won a trophy and this season we have a great opportunity to put that right.

"We are in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup and still in the FA Cup. If we play well, if we have total concentration, it is possible we will arrive in the final.

"We've started well in the two weeks I have been here and this is a good challenge for us.

"It's possible we could arrive in a final after many years. That is so important for us, the players, the supporters and the club."