Pellegrini’s future safe despite Man City’s travails

Manuel Pellegrini’s job is not under any immediate threat, despite Manchester City’s faltering form.

City were level with Premier League leaders Chelsea on New Year’s Day, but they now find themselves fourth in the standings with just seven games to go.

City have lost five of their last seven matches in all competitions and are nine points behind Jose Mourinho’s side, who have a match in hand to come against bottom side Leicester.