Mario Balotelli has explained how he was told he would never play for Manchester City again after his infamous red card against Arsenal in the 2011/12 season.
Balotelli was deemed to have cost City the game at the Emirates Stadium after he was dismissed following two rash challenges on Alex Song and Bacary Sagna. The 1-0 defeat left City eight points adrift of United and manager Roberto Mancini was left furious with his striker.
Balotelli managed to complete the ultimate redemption story as he would go on to provide the assist for Sergio Aguero to score the goal that sealed the victory over Queens Park Rangers and the Premier League crown. Speaking to the club's website, Balotelli relived that extraorindary day in north London.
