Roberto Mancini says former club Manchester City can win the Champions LeagueRoberto Mancini recalls coaching Celtic's trio of ex-Manchester City players - Scott Sinclair, Dedryck Boyata and Olivier Ntcham - during his time at the Etihad Roberto Mancini recalls coaching Celtic's trio of ex-Manchester City players - Scott Sinclair, Dedryck Boyata and Olivier Ntcham - during his time at the EtihadRoberto Mancini says his former club Manchester City have improved so much this year that they are now genuine contenders to win the Champions League. The Italian coached City between 2009 and 2013 but the furthest he managed to take the club in Europe was the last 16 of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola is now in charge at City and, as well as dominating in the Premier League, his side are poised to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League following their 4-0 first-leg win against Basel on Tuesday. "Now the level is very high and they could have a chance to win the Champions League." He said: "Boyata played with me in the Premier League and got a red card against Arsenal at home!

Source: Sky sports February 14, 2018 18:45 UTC