London - Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini criticised Chelseas small team mentality and said they played like Stoke City during their tense 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Much like last seasons masterful 1-0 win at the same venue, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho opted to play three midfielders to negate Citys array of attacking players. Ramires replaced Oscar and started alongside Nemanja Matic and Cesc Fabregas to counter the hosts midfield which contained powerhouse Yaya Toure, the creative David Silva and the energetic pair of James Milner and Fernandinho. Pellegrini, however, was critical of Chelseas tactics after Frank Lampard rescued a late point for the champions against his former club following Andre Schurrles opener. It is not a result that I want, not what we deserved but the game was very similar to the game against Stoke, the Chilean told the BBC. Ten players defended their own half, they scored a counter attack and they continued to defend until the end. The result is not what both teams did during 90 minutes#hernadew# standing ovation.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 07:36:17 +0000
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