Roberto Mancini had admitted he doesn't think Manchester City will sign Arsenal striker Robin van Persie.
City, along with Juventus and local rivals Manchester United, are renowned for their interest in the Dutchman, who revealed last month his desire to leave the Gunners.
When asked as to the likelihood of Van Persie, 29 today, joining the Citizens, the Italian replied: "No, I don't think he will come here."
However Mancini is renowned for erroneous predictions. He stated last season it was "impossible" for Carlos Tévez to play for the club again after he refused to warm up during their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich. The Argentine returned in March to play a pivotal role in the final two months of the league campaign.
Another ruse came during his team and United's tussle for the title. Mancini repeatedly claimed the contest was "finished" after City found themselves eight points adrift on Easter Sunday, yet they won their first league championship in 44 years with a dramatic last-minute winner on the final day of the season.
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