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City manager Manuel Pellegrini has responded to the comments from Chelsea manager José Mourinho that the blues are not in the title race they are little horses in comparison with Manchester City. Chelsea are third in the title race only a couple of points behind table leaders Arsenal, but this latest comment from Mourinho after the 1-0 win over Manchester City are the Etihad stadium has drew a response from Pellegrini. He has stated that Chelsea may be a little horse, but one that is extremely rich. Continue reading »

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The Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has said that Manchester City is the strongest contender to win the Premier League title in the ongoing season.

The Blues are only slightly behind City in terms of points at the moment and they themselves are the favourites for the league crown, but, Mourinho reckons that his squad has not got as much depth and power as that of City.

Mourinho had guided Chelsea to the Premier League crown a couple of times during his first tenure, but, he had got a very strong team at that time. There were quality players at Stamford Bridge for every department and the Blues just used to thrash teams.

But, as far as the current Chelsea squad is concerned, it’s not that much experienced. Yes, they have got a few veterans including John Terry, despite that, this side doesn’t look dominant at all.

Mourinho who took charge at Stamford Bridge for the second time at the start of this season also had the same thing to say when he was asked about his team’s chances of achieving the league glory this season.

The 50 years Old Portuguese said, “For us to leave City behind in the title race this season, it’s really hard. If we do that, I would consider it as the biggest feat of my managerial career. Yes, we have won in the past, but, we were strong enough to do so then. We had got some outstanding players especially the second time that we became champion. We nailed it from the outset.”

“As far as the current squad is concerned, it has got potential, but, it’s still going through the development phase.”

However, neither Chelsea nor City is leading the league table right now. It’s Arsenal which is at the top.

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Norwich city striker Luciano Becchio recently expressed his disappointment at not being selected by manager Chris Hughton. The 29-year-old was brought in from Leeds United only last January, but he has been on the pitch for just 14 minutes this campaign. He is at a loss to explain the reasons for not being on the field more often than not. He explained his predicament in an interview to a local tabloid, but Hughton is amazed at the situation. He has said that window is always open for the striker to come and talk to him.

He would rather see the striker to that rather than go to the papers about this lack of minutes. Norwich have been struggling to score goals in front of goal despite spending big money on several new players. The club are just a couple of places above the relegation zone after having won just three matches all season. They have scored less than a goal per game in the 12 matches played. This has been the major problem for Hughton. Johan Elmander, Gary Hooper, and Ricky van Wolfswinkel have been the strikers predominantly used by Hughton this campaign.

“Luciano knows that should not have gone out in the paper. But that is something between myself and Luciano. He is a good lad and my door is always open. What he has done is make everyone aware of the frustrations he feels. What he has to do is make those clear through the appropriate channels. The relationship I have with Luciano is very good and he is someone I have got a lot of respect for,” said Hughton.

Hughton has revealed that he has no grudges against Becchio and he would select him when the time is right. The club play against fellow relegation threatened Crystal Palace during the weekend.

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