You have to hand it to Mario Balotelli...

Spot the difference: Balotelli and Rocky
11 April 2012

The winter wardrobes of Premier League footballers have been put to good use in the current cold snap.

First there were gloves, tights, and snoods but last night Manchester City paraded another range of gear.

As temperatures plunged to -9°c, Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli turned up at Eastlands wearing a massive glove on his head.

The Italian, looking every inch like Rocky out of Chicken Run, and his team-mates then warmed up wearing ski boots on their feet.

Sadly for Balotelli, City ended up being fried by Everton.

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