Pellegrini: Chelsea will be worthy champions

Manuel Pellegrini claims Jose Mourinho can say what he wants about his Manchester City side but accepts Chelsea are worthy title winners.

City boss Pellegrini and his Chelsea counterpart Mourinho have regularly clashed in recent years, with their history stretching back to when both worked in Spain. But Pellegrini accepts the best side are about to win the title.

He said: “Chelsea deserve to win the title because they have been the most consistent team with very good players. I congratulate their owner because he is always improving his squad and I congratulate their fans and Jose Mourinho and the players because they deserve absolutely the title.”