Hart: City's affection for Pellegrini will ensure no title let-up

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart and his team-mates are determined to give manager Manuel Pellegrini the best possible send-off with a trophy-laden end to his reign.

The club announced on Monday that the 62-year-old Chilean will make way for Pep Guardiola in the summer regardless of what happens during the the remaining months of a campaign which could yet end with an unprecedented quadruple.

City maintained their challenge for the Barclays Premier League title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Sunderland on Tuesday evening, and afterwards Hart signalled the squad’s intention to ensure Pellegrini goes out with a bang.