Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini sees this weekend’s early-season clash with title rivals Chelsea as a ‘must-win’ encounter. Pellegrini’s men are just four games into their Barclays Premier League title defence, but already trail leaders Chelsea by five points. The thought of falling eight points behind by losing at the Etihad Stadium is one Pellegrini does not want to contemplate. Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has warned his team they must pick up three points on Sunday Pellegrini believes Manchester City were unlucky to lose to Bayern Munich in midweek Recent results do not make good reading for City, who have not won in three in all competitions, but Pellegrini is focusing on turning statistics in his favour with a victory.
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The Citizens host Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon
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Manuel Pellegrini believes his side's fixture against Chelsea is a 'must-win'
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Sergio Aguero is expected to be unleashed against Jose Mourinho's side after starting his side's Champions League encounter from the bench
@placeholder, as is usually the case, refused to be drawn into speaking about Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho when he spoke to media at his press conference to preview the match.