Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was set to haul off maverick man-child Mario Balotelli after just five minutes of his side's frustrating draw with Sunderland.
The enigmatic Balotelli may have gone on to score twice, but Mancini was frustrated by his fellow Italian's performance as City surrendered two potentially vital points in the title race.
Rivals Manchester United could now move five points clear at the top tomorrow and the situation might have been worse for City had they not hit back from 3-1 down to draw with two late goals.
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