Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has again clashed firebrand Mario Balotelli.

The Daily Mail says the Italian pair exchanged a few heated words before training at Carrington on Friday.

The 21-year-old was hauled off by his manager and replaced with Gareth Barry at half-time of Wednesday's game against Chelsea and was evidently not best pleased.

The body language between the pair was as passionate as ever, but the heated exchange did not affect the training session.

City say there is no problem and this is what two passionate people do.