‘We deserve crown’ says Roberto Mancini

And he taunted Manchester United by saying it will be good for English football that a new name will be inscribed on the Premier League trophy.

If both Manchester clubs win tomorrow, the title will be settled by goal difference for the first time in the Premier League era. But Mancini believes City have played better football than United and have been the more consistent team.

He said: “Do we deserve it? The winners always deserve to win. We were top for 28 games and five months. We have played the better football, scored more goals and conceded fewer. It doesn’t matter if you win the title on goal difference, you’re the champions.”