English Premier League: There are different ways to win the title, says Pellegrini
City manager believes his side will make worthy champions after Villa win
NEAR THE FINISH LINE: Villa resisted until the 64th minute, but a quick-fire Dzeko brace put the hosts ahead and late goals from Jovetic and Toure took City's goal tally to 100 in the league. PHOTO: AFP
MANCHESTER:
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 the title, having taken their goal tally to 100 by vanquishing Villa with a second-half onslaught at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
After an Edin Dzeko brace put City in command, substitute Stevan Jovetic added a third goal before Yaya Toure brought up the century in memorable fashion with a driving run from inside his own half.
"Now we can talk about the title, because if we win the next game we are going to win the title," said Pellegrini.
"I think it will be very important, not only the title, but in the way we are going to win it, if finally we win it.
"We have a style of play, we are an attractive team, I think we score many goals and we are always thinking to score more goals.
"That to me has the same importance as winning the title. The way we play the whole season, I hope we will play the next game the same way. I am very happy to manage the team this way."
While nearest rivals Liverpool have themselves amassed 99 goals, third-place Chelsea – who can no longer win the title – have been criticised for adopting a reactive approach in their recent matches.
Pellegrini was wary of drawing comparisons with his side's rivals, but he said that he was proud that City have closed to within touching distance of the title by playing an effervescent brand of attacking football.
"There are different ways to win titles," said the Chilean, who would become the first non-European coach to win the Premier League.
"I choose this one, with attractive football, so that the fans enjoy the season. Maybe you can win titles other ways. For me, the aesthetic part is very important."
Poyet ‘amazed’ with Sunderland escape
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet expressed his relief after his club completed their great escape from what had seemed certain relegation when a 2-0 win at home to West Bromwich Albion.
"I don't know if you will see something similar ever again," Poyet told Sky Sports.
"We are the second team in the Premier League to be bottom at Christmas and stay up.
"With [wins over] City, Chelsea and United away from home, to be seven points away from safety and to do it with a game to spare is amazing.”
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 the title, having taken their goal tally to 100 by vanquishing Villa with a second-half onslaught at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
After an Edin Dzeko brace put City in command, substitute Stevan Jovetic added a third goal before Yaya Toure brought up the century in memorable fashion with a driving run from inside his own half.
"Now we can talk about the title, because if we win the next game we are going to win the title," said Pellegrini.
"I think it will be very important, not only the title, but in the way we are going to win it, if finally we win it.
"We have a style of play, we are an attractive team, I think we score many goals and we are always thinking to score more goals.
"That to me has the same importance as winning the title. The way we play the whole season, I hope we will play the next game the same way. I am very happy to manage the team this way."
While nearest rivals Liverpool have themselves amassed 99 goals, third-place Chelsea – who can no longer win the title – have been criticised for adopting a reactive approach in their recent matches.
Pellegrini was wary of drawing comparisons with his side's rivals, but he said that he was proud that City have closed to within touching distance of the title by playing an effervescent brand of attacking football.
"There are different ways to win titles," said the Chilean, who would become the first non-European coach to win the Premier League.
"I choose this one, with attractive football, so that the fans enjoy the season. Maybe you can win titles other ways. For me, the aesthetic part is very important."
Poyet ‘amazed’ with Sunderland escape
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet expressed his relief after his club completed their great escape from what had seemed certain relegation when a 2-0 win at home to West Bromwich Albion.
"I don't know if you will see something similar ever again," Poyet told Sky Sports.
"We are the second team in the Premier League to be bottom at Christmas and stay up.
"With [wins over] City, Chelsea and United away from home, to be seven points away from safety and to do it with a game to spare is amazing.”