City's 3-1 Boxing Day success at West Bromwich Albion stretched their run to nine wins in a row in all competitions, leaving them on the verge of history ahead of Burnley' visit.
Pellegrini conceded that the statistic was news to him, but said that it was points, rather than records, that are his primary focus as his second-placed side look to keep the pressure on leaders Chelsea.
“I wasn't aware of that. I don't worry about records,” said the Chilean. “I just continue trying to add points, because it'll be a close fight for the title this year.”
The gap between City and Chelsea remains three points after both sides claimed victories on Friday and the two are again in action today, with Chelsea facing a tougher prospect than the defending champions as they travel to fourth-placed Southampton.
Mourinho will face his former Barcelona colleague Ronald Koeman and is wary of the threat that the Dutchman’s side pose. "They don't have any pressure because they are very far away from relegation and the title is not for them,” he said. “They are in a fantastic situation to play beautiful football.”
United travel to North London
Two of the other in-form teams, Manchester United and Tottenham, go head to head in the early Sunday kick-off at the White Hart Lane as both vie for a spot in the top four.
United manager Louis van Gaal has bemoaned the lack of time at his disposal as he attempts to nurse an injury-plagued squad through his first Christmas in English football.
The Red Devils have just 43 hours between their 3-1 victory over Newcastle United and their visit to Tottenham.
“I can't prepare my team like I have to prepare,” he said. “We have unit meetings, we have team meetings, we have a training session, 11 against 11, simulating the opponents. We can't do that now. We have to play within 48 hours. In UEFA and in FIFA, it is forbidden to play within 48 hours, but it is England, so it's different.”
Tottenham, meanwhile, will be more in a festive mood as manager Mauricio Pochettino eased fears over Hugo Lloris's fitness by confirming the France goalkeeper was unharmed after a collision with Leicester striker Jamie Vardy in his side’s 2-1 win.
“I am very happy," said Pochettino after goals from Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen sealed a third consecutive league win. “I thought we managed the game well. I think Leicester played very well in the second half but always in football you need a bit of luck.”
Arsenal looking at tough fixtures without Giroud
Arsene Wenger admits losing Oliver Giroud once again is a body blow to Arsenal's Champions League push as they gear up to face top four rivals West Ham and Southampton.
The French striker is facing three games out after he was sent off for a rash headbutt in his side’s 2-1 win over QPR, with Arsenal holding on as Charlie Austin’s penalty set up a nervy finale after goals from Alexis Sanchez and Tomas Rosicky .
“Olivier touched him [Onuoha] and he should not have done it," said Wenger. "He knows he made a mistake and I know him well enough to think that he will not do it again.”
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