Mario Balotelli could be given another chance

Mario Balotelli could be given another chance to resurrect his Manchester City career by being recalled for Sunday's, January 13th English Premier League match at Arsenal.

Mario Balotelli hasn't started a game since Manchester City's derby loss to Manchester United on December the 9th, with the striker's future appearing in doubt after he was involved in a training-ground scuffle with manager Roberto Mancini last week.

However, Sergio Aguero will miss Sunday's match against Arsenal and faces another week on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, opening the way for a return to the first eleven for the Italian.

Balotelli had missed four games with a virus prior to his return as a substitute against Watford in the FA Cup last week.

He made a surprise appearance for City's Under-21s on Monday and scored two goals in a friendly against Blackburn, while the 22-year-old has also dyed his hair blond this week.

Second-placed City, who is seven points behind Manchester United, has not scored at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium since 2007.

And the last time they won in league competition at Arsenal - 1975.