race is not over despite his team's 2-2 home draw with
Liverpool.
The situation could have been worse for City in the
Premier League clash at the Etihad on Sunday had
Sergio Aguero not scored 12 minutes from time to
rescue a point.
"Last year we recovered eight points in six games so I
don't know why it can't happen this year," said
Mancini.
"They have to play in the FA Cup and the Champions
League so the season is long - three months - and we
are confident. It is enough to recover three or four
points in three games.
"For us it is important to play the derby two or three
points behind and we have time to recover these
points. We didn't play like we had in the last month but
we are confident.
"Two years ago Chelsea were nine points behind and
when they went to play at Old Trafford two games from
the end they were only two points behind.
"I don't think this is finished but probably now we have
to win all the games but if not then 11 or 12 games.
But in football this can happen sometimes."
Edin Dzeko put the hosts in front before strikes from
Daniel Sturridge and Steven Gerrard turned the game
in favour of Liverpool.
Mancini felt aggrieved that play had not stopped in the
build-up to Sturridge's goal after Dzeko was challenged
by Daniel Agger.
He said: "I think Liverpool played a good game. We
conceded two goals, stupid goals for me.
"But before the first goal there was a big foul - if it had
happened with us, probably there would have been a
red card.
"Instead, the referee and linesman did not see
anything. In the end, though, I think it was the right
result."
Asked if he felt Liverpool should have put the ball out
when Dzeko was left on the turf by Agger, Mancini said:
"Probably, because after this foul I think there were
several seconds (before the goal).
"I think so, but this can happen. I think it was a foul and
should have been a yellow card. The rules are the same
for everyone always."
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