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Man City manager Pellegrini criticises Chelsea's small team mentality

Mourinho and  Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini criticised Chelsea's "small team" mentality and said they played like Stoke City during their tense 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Much like last season's masterful 1-0 win at the same venue, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho opted to play three midfielders to negate City's array of attacking players.

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