Manuel Pellegrini has challenged new signing Nicolas Otamendi to earn a place in his starting line-up but based on current form after two games without a goal conceded he may have to wait for his first start in a City shirt. “We needed a centre back, and we analysed different options and selected Nicolas Otamendi. […]
Manchester City sign United target Nicolas Otamendi while the Reds also miss out on Pedro after Chelsea’s late swoop
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi on a five year deal. The 27 year old central defender reached the Copa America final with Argentina alongside new City team mates Sergio Aguero, Pablo Zabaleta, and Martin Demichelis. Otamendi will know a couple more of his new squad mates having also played […]
Pacy City blitz ponderous Chelsea to lay down first marker of the season
MANCHESTER CITY 3, CHELSEA 0 Sergio Aguero opens the scoring but could have had four first half goals Gary Cahill and Diego Costa need treatment after going down within minutes of each other at the end of the first half John Terry is substituted at half time for the first time by Jose Mourinho Vincent […]
Manuel Pellegrini will shake Jose Mourinho’s hand on Sunday… but the two remain rivals for the title
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was never going to wade into the controversy surrounding his Chelsea opposite number Jose Mourinho prior to the visit of the Premier League champions on Sunday. Pellegrini isn’t the kind of man to stoke the controversy that has filled column inches this week after Chelsea’s club doctor Eva Carneiro and […]
Manuel Pellegrini agrees contract extension and promises to continue attacking policy and add steel
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has extended his contract with the club until June 2017 and three key members of the Chilean’s staff, Ruben Cousillas, Xabier Mancisidor and Jose Cabello, have been handed similar extension agreements. Pellegrini declared his pleasure at agreeing the deal, telling mcfc.co.uk: “I am proud to manage Manchester City FC and […]