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Mancini turns on Nasri, Balotelli after derby loss

Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini reserved pointed criticism for Samir Nasri and Mario Balotelli after his side's damaging derby defeat by Manchester United.

Manchester City's Italian striker Mario Balotelli (C) vies with Manchester United's English midfielder Michael Carrick (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Manchester United at The Etihad stadium in Manchester. Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini reserved pointed criticism for Samir Nasri and Balotelli after his side's damaging derby defeat.

City went down 3-2 in injury time at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with Robin van Persie's 92nd-minute free-kick bringing United victory after Pablo Zabaleta looked to have claimed a share of the spoils with a late equaliser.

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