Pellegrini – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:02:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Pellegrini – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 City Boss Pellegrini Extends His Contract Through to 2017 | #Sports https://www.theinfostride.com/city-boss-pellegrini-extends-his-contract-through-to-2017-sports/ Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:58:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/city-boss-pellegrini-extends-his-contract-through-to-2017-sports/ Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini has extended his contract until June 2017, the club announced on Friday. As well as Pellegeini, the Chillean’s backroom team of Ruben Cousillas, Xabier Mancisidor and Jose Cabello have also had their contracts extended until 2017. Pellegrini told the club’s website “I am proud to manage Manchester City and am [...]

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]]> Manuel Pellegrini Taunts Mou In Style Battle https://www.theinfostride.com/manuel-pellegrini-taunts-mou-in-style-battle/ Mon, 04 May 2015 21:15:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=82378 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has stepped up his war of words with Jose Mourinho by claiming he would never be satisfied to win the Premier League playing in the cautious and careful style of newly crowned champions Chelsea. . Pellegrini’s side saw their reign as champions officially ended on Sunday when Chelsea beat Crystal [...]

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]]> Manuel Pellegrini Defends Man City’s Progress https://www.theinfostride.com/manuel-pellegrini-defends-man-citys-progress/ Sat, 25 Apr 2015 20:33:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=81340 Manuel Pellegrini insists Manchester City are still heading in the right direction under his tutorship despite surrendering the Premier League title without even fighting. . Pellegrini’s side have limply allowed the English crown to slip from their grasp after falling 12 points behind leaders Chelsea with only five games remaining. . City also struggled once [...]

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]]> ‘Toure Can Get New Challenge At Man City’ https://www.theinfostride.com/toure-can-get-new-challenge-at-man-city/ https://www.theinfostride.com/toure-can-get-new-challenge-at-man-city/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:54:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=81195 The new challenges Yaya Toure wants so bas can be found at Manchester City and the midfielder does not need to leave the Premier League club if he wants to slug it out for silverware, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Friday. . Toure suggested this week that he might be interested in a new challenge [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/toure-can-get-new-challenge-at-man-city/feed/ 1 Man City Seek European Boost Against Aston Villa https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-seek-european-boost-against-aston-villa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-seek-european-boost-against-aston-villa/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2015 21:14:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=81162 Manchester City will look to continue to draw etihad comfort from a poor season with a victory over FA Cup finalists Aston Villa on Saturday which would edge them closer to a top-four finish in the English Premier League. . With City 12 points adrift of leaders Chelsea, their focus now is on ensuring they [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-seek-european-boost-against-aston-villa/feed/ 1 Manuel Pellegrini Not Ready To Concede Title https://www.theinfostride.com/manuel-pellegrini-not-ready-to-concede-title/ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:37:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76979 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was in no mood to concede his team’s Premier League title challenge was over after watching them dominate possession but lose 1-0 at Burnley on Saturday. . The result was a major blow for the champions who are chasing a third title in four seasons but remain second behind Chelsea [...]

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]]> Hart Is A Phenomenon – Messi https://www.theinfostride.com/hart-is-a-phenomenon-messi/ Thu, 19 Mar 2015 09:10:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76955 Lionel Messi was in the unusual position of having to laud one of his opponents for once as Joe Hart produced a sensational performance, albeit to no avail, as Barcelona eliminated Manchester City from the Champions League on Wednesday. . Hart made 10 saves on the night to restrict Barca to a 1-0 victory thanks [...]

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]]> Joe Hart Heroics Can Propell Man City Fightback https://www.theinfostride.com/joe-hart-heroics-can-propell-man-city-fightback/ Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:57:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=76774 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes Joe Hart’s penalty save from Lionel Messi could prove crucial as his side look to turn around their Champions League last 16 tie against Barcelona on Wednesday. . The English champions trail the Catalans 2-1 from the first leg in Manchester three weeks ago, but would have been even [...]

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]]> Manuel Pellegrini Feeling The Pressure https://www.theinfostride.com/manuel-pellegrini-feeling-the-pressure/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:02:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=75065 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is under no pressure from the club’s owners despite a recent slump that threatens to leave them without a trophy this season. . The Premier League champions are struggling to keep pace with leaders Chelsea and face an uphill battle to stay in the Champions League after last [...]

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]]> City Still In Awe Of Europe’s Big Guns https://www.theinfostride.com/city-still-in-awe-of-europes-big-guns/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:54:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74202 Manchester City had the perfect opportunity to prove they belong with Europe’s elite on Tuesday but the Premier League champions blew it. . A 2-1 loss to Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium barely hinted at the disparity on the pitch. . While City will go to the Nou Camp next month for the second leg [...]

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]]> ‘Messi Penalty Miss ‘Gives Us Chance” https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-penalty-miss-gives-us-chance/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 01:01:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74095 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes goalkeeper Joe Hart’s injury-time penalty save from Lionel Messi has kept their Champions League hopes alive. . Luis Suarez’s two first half goals gave Barcelona a 2-0 lead before Sergio Aguero pulled a goal back. Hart then denied Messi with virtually the final kick of the last-16 first-leg match. [...]

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]]> Amaju Pinnick Explains Mourinho Visit https://www.theinfostride.com/amaju-pinnick-explains-mourinho-visit/ Tue, 24 Feb 2015 16:01:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73900 Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has moved to explain the rationale behind his planned trip to the United Kingdom to visit Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester boss Manuel Pellegrini. . Pinnick was in North London last week to visit the Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and many questioned the reasons for such a [...]

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]]> Diego Costa Bemoans Exaggerated Reaction https://www.theinfostride.com/diego-costa-bemoans-exaggerated-reaction/ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:42:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=73037 Under-fire striker Diego Costa, set to return for Chelsea’s Champions League tie at Paris St Germain on Tuesday following a three-match ban, believes his on-field challenges sometimes provoke “exaggerated reactions”. . The Brazilian-born Spanish international was heavily criticised after incurring a suspension for stamping on Liverpool’s Emre Can in a League Cup semifinal victory at [...]

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]]> I’m Strong But Noble, Says Costa https://www.theinfostride.com/im-strong-but-noble-says-costa/ Fri, 13 Feb 2015 07:20:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72663 Chelsea striker Diego Costa claims his challenges are “strong but noble” and that he has never seriously injured an opposition player. . The Brazil-born Spain international, 26, has just served a three-match ban for a stamp on Liverpool’s Emre Can in their League Cup semi-final last month. . “My challenges are strong but noble at [...]

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]]> Aguero Double hHelps City Crush Stoke City https://www.theinfostride.com/aguero-double-hhelps-city-crush-stoke-city/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:17:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72312 Manchester City showed their defence of the Premier League title isn’t over just yet as Sergio Aguero’s double inspired a 4-1 win at Stoke that kept the champions in touch with leaders Chelsea on Wednesday. . A miserable run of five games without a win in the absence of key midfielder Yaya Toure, on African [...]

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]]> Manchester City Seek Redemption At Stoke https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-seek-redemption-at-stoke/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:24:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=72204 Jesus Navas believes Manchester City must rediscover their best form at Stoke City on Wednesday in order to halt their recent dismal run. . An added-time free-kick by James Milner salvaged a 1-1 draw for the defending champions against struggling Hull City on Saturday as their winless run in the Barclays Premier League extended to [...]

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]]> ‘Man City Cannot Afford Any More Slip-Ups’ https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-cannot-afford-any-more-slip-ups/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:02:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=71924 They do not need to be told that, they should know that themeselves. Yaya would be back soon though so that should get them back to the top, hopefully.

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]]> Manuel Pellegrini Hopes For Change Of Fortunes https://www.theinfostride.com/manuel-pellegrini-hopes-for-change-of-fortunes/ Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:38:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=71189 Winless in four games, it is unsurprising that Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is clinging to the hope that last week’s draw with Chelsea might help cure the January blues that threatened to derail their title bid. . The City manager has seen his side slip five points behind last week’s opponents at the top [...]

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]]> City Will Sign A Striker In Jan – Pellegrini https://www.theinfostride.com/city-will-sign-a-striker-in-jan-pellegrini/ https://www.theinfostride.com/city-will-sign-a-striker-in-jan-pellegrini/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2015 23:47:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=67777 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will trawl the January transfer market in search of a striker tasked with helping the Premier League champions to successfully defend their title. . City, who sit level on 46 points with Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table, have lacked attacking options in recent weeks after injuries [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/city-will-sign-a-striker-in-jan-pellegrini/feed/ 1 ‘Manchester City Need New Approach Against Palace’ https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-need-new-approach-against-palace/ Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:50:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=65662 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, without three first choice strikers, has urged his side to conjure up an alternative way of beating Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. . Edin Dzeko, Stevan Jovetic and Sergio Aguero are all on the treatment table at the Etihad Stadium and in their absence Pellegrini is hoping [...]

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]]> Manuel Pellegrini Aims To Keep Frank Lampard https://www.theinfostride.com/manuel-pellegrini-aims-to-keep-frank-lampard/ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:16:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=65033 Manuel Pellegrini has set his sights on keeping Frank Lampard at Manchester City beyond his current loan spell with the Premier League champions. . Pellegrini’s side overcame bottom club Leicester thanks to Lampard’s 175th Premier League goal five minutes before half-time in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Leicester. . The former Chelsea midfielder has now scored [...]

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]]> Pellegrini Choose Substance Over Style https://www.theinfostride.com/pellegrini-choose-substance-over-style/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 22:34:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=64764 When Manchester City arrived at the Stadio Olimpico needing to beat AS Roma to stand any chance of progressing to the Champions League knockout stages, many wondered how they would cope without Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and Yaya Toure. . Manager Manuel Pellegrini did not. . Despite boasting an enviable wealth of talent in their [...]

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]]> Pellegrini Hails Roman Warriors And Not Big-Name Absentees https://www.theinfostride.com/pellegrini-hails-roman-warriors-and-not-big-name-absentees/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:20:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=64654 Manuel Pellegrini celebrated Manchester City’s remarkable brinkmanship in securing a Champions League knock-out spot on Wednesday by hailing the champions’ Roman warriors rather than the absent leading players. . The unruffled Chilean, who must have feared a quick exit before his side made a remarkable comeback against Bayern Munich last month, almost made it sound [...]

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]]> Manchester City Qualify Alongside Bayern https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-qualify-alongside-bayern/ Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:06:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=64640 Manchester City concluded one of the great Champions League Houdini acts on Wednesday as they qualified for the knockout stages with goals from Samir Nasri and Pablo Zabaleta sinking Roma 2-0 to eliminate the Italians at the Stadio Olimpico. The Frenchman’s 60th-minute thunderbolt, before he laid on a second for the Argentine in the 86th [...]

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]]> City manager Manuel Pellegrini eyes dominance after title triumph https://www.theinfostride.com/city-manager-manuel-pellegrini-eyes-dominance-after-title-triumph/ Mon, 12 May 2014 07:46:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42001 Manchester City will not rest on their laurels after finishing on top of the Premier League table for the second time in three years, manager Manuel Pellegrini said. Sunday's 2-0 victory over West Ham United ensured City finished two points clear of…

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]]> Finish the job in style, Pellegrini tells Manchester City https://www.theinfostride.com/finish-the-job-in-style-pellegrini-tells-manchester-city/ Sat, 10 May 2014 15:56:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41684 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini on Saturday encouraged his side to finish with a flourish as they bid to secure the Premier League title against West Ham United on Sunday. City's 4-0 win at home to Aston Villa in mid-week left them effectively…

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]]> Manuel Pellegrini says Manchester City will be worthy champions https://www.theinfostride.com/manuel-pellegrini-says-manchester-city-will-be-worthy-champions/ Thu, 08 May 2014 08:22:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41132 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said that his side would make deserving Premier League champions after they swept to the verge of glory by crushing Aston Villa 4-0. City now require only a point at home to West Ham United on Sunday to secure…

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]]> Manchester City’s Aguero out of Aston Villa match https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-citys-aguero-out-of-aston-villa-match/ Tue, 06 May 2014 16:18:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40771 Argentina striker Sergio Aguero will miss Premier League title-chasers Manchester City's match against Aston Villa on Wednesday because of a groin injury. "Injuries are just Sergio Aguero," City manager Manuel Pellegrini told a news conference on Tuesday…

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]]> Manchester City have it all to do, says Manuel Pellegrini https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-have-it-all-to-do-says-manuel-pellegrini/ Sun, 04 May 2014 05:39:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40243 Manuel Pellegrini has insisted Manchester City still have plenty of work to do to wrap up a second English title in three years, despite their hopes being in their own hands. City moved top of the Premier League table for the first time since early…

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]]> Edin Dzeko brace propels Manchester City towards title https://www.theinfostride.com/edin-dzeko-brace-propels-manchester-city-towards-title/ Sat, 03 May 2014 19:45:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=40179 Edin Dzeko scored twice as Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race by coming from behind to secure a nail-biting 3-2 win at Everton on Saturday. Manuel Pellegrini's team moved level on points with Liverpool, who travel to Crystal…

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]]> Manchester City hopeful of Silva service https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-hopeful-of-silva-service/ Fri, 02 May 2014 19:30:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=39952 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is set to include playmaker David Silva for the title contenders Premier League match at Everton on Saturday. City may be third in the table, three points behind leaders Liverpool and two adrift of second-placed…

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]]> Manuel Pellegrini trusts Manchester City to seize title chance https://www.theinfostride.com/manuel-pellegrini-trusts-manchester-city-to-seize-title-chance/ Mon, 28 Apr 2014 09:19:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38807 Manuel Pellegrini claims he never lost faith that Manchester City could win the Premier League after his side regained control of the title race with a 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace. On a potentially decisive weekend in the battle for supremacy at the…

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]]> Toure magic puts Manchester City in control of title race https://www.theinfostride.com/toure-magic-puts-manchester-city-in-control-of-title-race/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:41:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38746 Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool's slip to put the destiny of the Premier League title back in their own hands as Yaya Toure inspired a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Manuel Pellegrini's side had received a huge boost when…

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]]> Pellegrini wants Manchester City to focus on Palace https://www.theinfostride.com/pellegrini-wants-manchester-city-to-focus-on-palace/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 12:28:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38673 Manuel Pellegrini has warned his Manchester City players to ignore the controversy over Jose Mourinho's threat to field a weakened team against leaders Liverpool and focus on beating Crystal Palace. Pellegrini knows City's challenge for the Premier…

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]]> Manchester City will take title race down to wire, insists Pellegrini https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-will-take-title-race-down-to-wire-insists-pellegrini/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:36:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=37251 Manuel Pellegrini insists Manchester City can take the Premier League title race down to the wire because Liverpool and Chelsea will drop more points before the end of the season. City are title outsiders after a 3-2 defeat at leaders Liverpool and…

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]]> Manchester City manager hopeful for Premier League title this season https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-city-manager-hopeful-for-premier-league-title-this-season/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 19:12:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36776 Manuel Pellegrini said Friday he'd no reason to fear for his future as Manchester City manager despite recent results all but scuppering the club's Premier League title hopes this season. Wednesday's 2-2 home draw with struggling Sunderland, which just…

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]]> Liverpool hangover cost Manchester City – Pellegrini https://www.theinfostride.com/liverpool-hangover-cost-manchester-city-pellegrini/ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 06:57:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36352 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini blamed the hangover from defeat by Liverpool for his side's damaging 2-2 draw at home to the Premier League's bottom club Sunderland. City needed to win the first of their two games in hand on Liverpool to keep…

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]]> Man City coach Pellegrini defends Kompany choice https://www.theinfostride.com/man-city-coach-pellegrini-defends-kompany-choice/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:51:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=36182 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has no regrets about selecting captain Vincent Kompany to play in last weekend's costly 3-2 loss at Premier League title rivals Liverpool, he said Wednesday. A training-ground injury scare had put Kompany's…

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]]> Manchester City’s Toure out for ‘up to two weeks’ https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-citys-toure-out-for-up-to-two-weeks/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 19:12:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=35998 Premier League title contenders Manchester City expect to be without influential midfielder Yaya Toure for around two weeks due to a leg muscle injury, manager Manuel Pellegrini revealed on Tuesday. "Yaya has a muscle injury. We will see with the doctor…

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]]> Pellegrini glad Manchester City’s fate in own hands https://www.theinfostride.com/pellegrini-glad-manchester-citys-fate-in-own-hands/ Sun, 06 Apr 2014 18:43:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33702 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said his side were in charge of their own destiny after a 4-1 win at home to Southampton on Saturday kept them on course for the Premier League title. Yaya Toure's third-minute penalty gave City the lead at…

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]]> Pellegrini revolution key to Manchester City success says Kolarov https://www.theinfostride.com/pellegrini-revolution-key-to-manchester-city-success-says-kolarov/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 07:05:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=33339 Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov believes the attacking philosophy adopted by manager Manuel Pellegrini has also helped his side become tighter at the back ahead of their Premier League clash with Southampton on Saturday. City are the second…

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]]> Good week for Manuel Pellegrini despite top spot miss https://www.theinfostride.com/good-week-for-manuel-pellegrini-despite-top-spot-miss/ Sun, 30 Mar 2014 09:30:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=31792 Manuel Pellegrini is convinced Manchester City have enjoyed a "good week" despite failing to take an opportunity to go top of the Premier League. Chelsea's surprise 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday gave City the chance to move above them, and…

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]]> Pellegrini refuses to write off Arsenal https://www.theinfostride.com/pellegrini-refuses-to-write-off-arsenal/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:29:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=31497 Arsenal remain in contention for this season's Premier League title despite recent setbacks, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said Friday. Arsenal's last two league matches have seen them thrashed 6-0 by leaders Chelsea and held to a 2-2 draw…

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]]> Samir Nasri Out For Up To Eight Weeks https://www.theinfostride.com/samir-nasri-out-for-up-to-eight-weeks/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:46:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=10450 Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri expects to be out for around eight weeks after suffering a serious knee injury in Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League win at Newcastle United. . The 26-year-old was carried off the pitch on a stretcher following a tackle by Newcastle defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa towards the end of the match at St [...]

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