Even after the impressive 4-1 win at Fulham, the Manchester City boss only trails Avram Grant as the most likely top-flight boss to get the sack.
This despite being in a Champions League spot and in contention for much better from this crazy season.
But Mancini has known for quite a while he faces a tough task changing hearts and minds of those outside the club. Not that he cares.
"Last week I was a stupid manager who was six points behind. Now, I am the 'best manager' because I am only three points off the top of the league," shrugged Mancini. "This is not important. We must continue to work and improve every game, every day. Only that way can we win.
"But if we have a big problem and a big crisis and we are only three points behind United and Chelsea, then we are doing well. But, in our minds, we must only think about working."
Source: PA
Source: PA