MANCHESTER, England: Roberto Mancini crowned an eventful first news conference as Manchester City manager by saying he wanted to bring the English Premier League title to Eastlands next season.

It is more than 40 years since City were last crowned champions of England.

And given the manner in which his predecessor, Mark Hughes, was sacked last week, there are some who believe the former Inter Milan boss may do well to still be at City come the start of the 2010/11 campaign.