roberto mancini has had plenty of experience of napoli - both as a player and a coach

napoli v man city (nov 22):

They are a confident lot in Napoli. The Italians, who currently lie in seventh in Serie A, have been talking themselves up ahead of this crucial Champions League fixture.

Perhaps buoyed by getting a draw at the City of Manchester Stadium, the Neapolitans believe that the intimidating atmosphere will be a key to unlock the most impressive team in Europe at the moment.

But it is all water off a duck’s back for City manager Roberto Mancini, who has sampled the atmosphere in the San Paolo Stadio, more times than he’s had pasta.

Napoli took advantage of a little naivety in the City ranks in their first ever Champions League match back in September, but the improvement for The Citizens has been nothing short of awe inspiring.

While a draw will be a decent result for City, they will be aware that they must get a result out of Bayern Munich in the last rubber.

They should get more than the draw here – as they have improved game by game in Europe’s top competition while devastating every team that comes their way in the Premier League.

The bookies have not been over-generous, but if you shop around there is odds against to be had.

And you won’t be able to say that about Man City that often this season.

Tip

3pts Man City to beat Napoli at 15/13 (2.15 at 32Red)