Balotelli In Training Ground Bust Up

Mario Balotelli had to be separated from his teammate Jerome Boateng after the two players were involved in a furious bust up during training on Friday. Balotelli, 20, reacted furiously to a tackle from behind by the 22-year-old Germany defender, who in turn retaliated by grabbing the striker by the throat in front of manager Roberto Mancini and the rest of the squad.

Questions about the Italian's temper have been raised in the past and most recently when he saw red for lashing out during the game with West Brom. The two players made up later but it continues to add fuel to the claims that all is not well in the City camp.