ROBERTO MANCINI has been SACKED by Manchester City � a year to the day he won the Premier League title.
The Italian, who last season masterminded the club's first championship since 1968, has been given his marching orders by the club's billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour after failing to pick up a trophy this term.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said: "Roberto's record speaks for itself, he has clearly secured the love and respect of our fans.
"He has done as he promised and delivered silverware and success.
"I would like to personally and publicly thank him for his dedication to the progress that he has overseen and for his support and continued friendship."
Assistant boss Brian Kidd will take charge for City's final two Premier League games.
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