Now one can make a good guess of what’s on the mind of new Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini following his team’s magnificent 2-0 victory over Stoke City. The Italian had been suiting on thorns prior to his debut with City but now he is definitely on cloud nine and his pan to place City in the top four is on course.

Never mind the hot pursuit by Aston Villa to be among the elite four, Mancini believes he has got the winning formula to move up from the 6th position and the coming days should see an improved Manchester City who wont concede many goals.Mancini was particularly happy that his team did not concede a goal and he is joined in the celebration with chairman Khaldim al-Mubarak and Chief Executive Garry Cook.

Hurray! The city of Manchester on both sides could soon become the Mecca of English football. What a great expectation.

Cheers everybody and keep loving sports.

FROM MY ARCHIVES

Dec 27th 1999: Brazilian international forward Rivaldo of Barcelona has been voted World player of the year by readers of World Soccer Magazine.