Ton up, but soft goals annoy City

Man City 4 Cardiff 2

Yes, this was yet another effortless and offensively delightful victory in a season that has brought so many for City and their supporters, particularly at the Etihad Stadium.

But Pellegrini is astute enough to know that City, surprisingly beaten by the Welsh club on their first meeting in August, are no longer comparing themselves with the likes of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s relegation-haunted side.