Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli challenged a Manchester United fan to an arcade boxing game on Monday evening.

The controversial Italian was reportedly spotted launching a series of blows on the electronic machine, a move which will not rest easy with club boss Roberto Mancini, with the striker currently nursing an injury.

Chris Sherrington, 21, who was out with his brother Matt, stated: "Balotelli challenged Matt to a game and took a running punch at the machine. He couldn't beat my brother but had loads of goes. If he was coming back from injury, it certainly didn't show," he told The Mirror.

Balotelli's long list of antics include writing off his Audi sports car after a day and setting off a firework in his bathroom.