Manchester City copy Chelsea’s playbook

When word of Mark Hughes‘ dismissal hit the airwaves following City’s victory over Sunderland, it wasn’t the sacking that had everyone rubbing their eyes. It was the speed in which the Welshman had departed and his successor Roberto Mancini had arrived that had fans and pundits scratching their heads.

Barely two hours after beating Sunderland, Hughes was looking for a job, Mancini was installed in the hotseat, and the media were lambasting Man City’s seemingly quick-fire decision to dump their manager. Sound familiar Chelsea fans? Continue on next page…

Dead Man Walking - Claudio Ranieri at Chelsea in 2004