Manuel Pellegrini hits back at Jose Mourinho following Man City victory

Manuel Pellegrini believes Manchester City fully deserved to beat Chelsea

MANUEL PELLEGRINI has hit back at claims from rival Jose Mourinho that Manchester City's 3-0 win over Chelsea was "completely fake".

 

City sent out a strong title warning as they outplayed the champions at the Etihad Stadium to continue their superb start to the Premier League season.

Mourinho claimed the scoreline wasn't a fair representation but Pellegrini feels the result should have been more convincing.

The City boss said: "I am very satisfied because it is not easy to beat the champions. It was a great performance.

 

3-0 is the minimum we deserved

Manuel Pellegrini

"I think in the first half we deserved at least three or four goals. 

"The second half was more equal and Chelsea played better, but I just remember one chance that Joe (Hart) saved and when we were 3-0 they had another one.

"I think today our team played better and 3-0 is the minimum we deserved."