Balotelli apology over seeing red

MANCHESTER City striker Mario Balotelli has apologised for his red card at Arsenal and insisted no decision will be taken on his future until the end of the season.

The 21–year–old was sent off in the dying seconds of Easter Sunday's 1–0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium for clattering into Bacary Sagna, after earlier getting away with a knee–high challenge on Gunners midfielder Alex Song.

The loss dealt what could prove a fatal blow to City's Barclays Premier League title hopes but could also have been Balotelli's final appearance for the club, with manager Roberto Mancini admitting he would "probably" sell the former Inter Milan man this summer.

Balotelli said afterwards in a statement: "I'm really sorry for what happened and for the disappointment I've caused Manchester City, and particularly to Roberto Mancini, whom I respect.

"Regarding my future, we will see at the end of the season. I will talk with the club and we'll see.”