Pellegrini’s plan for City of culture

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is not interested in whether opponents fear his side or not.

The Chilean is concentrating on developing an attractive style that will win matches, and ultimately silverware, at the Etihad Stadium.

He made a convincing start on Monday as City swept aside Newcastle 4-0 in their opening Premier League match. City overran the Magpies with slick attacking play — in keeping with the club’s stated desire to play better football than in recent years — but Pellegrini does not expect that to necessarily intimidate opponents.