Reports are emerging that Manchester City ntend to sack Roberto Mancini as early as this week.

The Sky Blues endured a humiliating FA Cup final defeat to underdogs Wigan Athletic, after speculation mounted prior to the game that Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini had been earmarked as his replacement.

Mancini had hit out at the club for failing to quell the rumours.

According to reports, Mancini will be removed from his position before Tuesday's trip to Reading.