FLASHPOINT ... Mario Balotelli is grabbed by boss Roberto Mancini
Picture: EAMONN & JAMES CLARKE
Published: 03rd January 2013
MARIO BALOTELLI and Roberto Mancini had to be dragged apart today after a stunning bust-up at Manchester City’s Carrington training ground.
City boss Mancini reacted furiously when Balotelli, 22, left Scott Sinclair in a heap with a mistimed challenge.
WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE ... Mancini remonstrates with Balotelli after his mistimed tackle
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The fiery Italian confronted his fellow countryman, grabbing and shoving him, before Balotelli was restrained and led away by a member of the club's coaching staff.
Mancini must now restore the peace before City host Watford in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
THERE MAY BE TROUBLE AHEAD ... Balotelli sparks the incident by upending Scott Sinclair
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WHAT WAS THAT? ... stunned City players look on as Mancini strides towards Balotelli
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LISTEN UP ... Mancini gets his point across to Balotelli
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UNBELIEVABLE SCENES ... Mancini is calmed by Brian Kidd as Balotelli is restrained
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FUMING ... Mancini is still wagging his finger as he enters the training complex
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