Dropping down to the Europa League would represent a wretched legacy for Pellegrini, who led City to the Champions League semifinals for the first time this season.
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Tottenham had already seen their slim chance of winning the Premier League evaporate with a 2-2 draw away to capital rivals Chelsea on Monday – a result that confirmed 5,000/1 pre-season rank outsiders Leicester had won the title instead.
Juan Mata believes his goal in the 1-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday may prove to be an important one as Manchester United look to secure a top four finish in the Premier League.
‘If you make a summary of the three seasons I was in charge here, we were the team that had more points, the team that had better performance as a manager, we are the team that in the three seasons always scored the most goals. “Continue the same way because I’m sure next year that this team will need you and will be a very successful team in all the competitions”. For that to happen, West Ham United have to beat the Red Devils on Tuesday, and Sagna is certainly looking forward to seeing the Hammers help the Sky blues.
“We should have won that game, and I think we deserved it. We played very well”.
“The improvement in the Champions League has meant that playing so many games in midweek has been hard”.
Manuel Pellegrini has launched a spirited defence of his record at Manchester city, complete with data to support his claims that his three-year reign at the Etihad Stadium should be regarded as a success.
And with the tantalising (and lucrative) prospect of Champions League football returning to Old Trafford, fans are voicing their excitement across social media.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is reportedly interested in becoming Everton manager.
“And as a man he is like by everybody and he has a lot of dignity and respect for the game, and I respect that”.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger left the stadium in a much happier mood after seeing his side move to the brink of qualifying for the Champions League for the 19th successive season. We have had strong concentration in recent games and our character has been questioned a few times this season.
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“It was his last home game and he has done a lot for the club, managed to come and give the team some trophies”. But I never have excuse about that’. Saturday’s goal, and that’s the main thing, shows that we are eager to keep working, that we remain confident until the end.
