Tags:Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has reiterated his side’s disappointing season is ‘not a disaster.’
The current Premier League champions have waned in recent months as the defence of their title has floundered, epitomised by their defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday.
The loss left them nine points adrift of leaders Chelsea after a fourth successive away reverse, but Pellegrini remains in positive spirits despite the malaise.
“We hope we continue keeping the good things we are doing because we are not a disaster, we’re not a mess. We are doing a lot of things well,” said the Chilean.
“We must improve because we are not having the results we need but never in my way of thinking are we happy with a draw.”
City head into this weekend’s Manchester derby boasting a phenomenal recent record over United having won the last four encounters, including a 1-0 victory in November.
Another win on Sunday would set a new record for successive victories over their arch rivals, and Pellegrini is determined to establish an attacking approach.
“Never is a draw a good result. I understand we are not having the results that we need playing away – 2015 is not a good year for us – but before that we were the best team playing away,” said the 61-year-old.
City’s poor form has raised questions about Pellegrini’s future beyond the end of the season, butthe Chilean has refused to be concerned by any rumours.
He said: "I feel everyone supports me at the club, the players. I think the players are happy in the way we work and the way we play.
"I don't see any problems inside the club but you never know what will happen in August and at the end of the season.”
Club captain Vincent Kompany is doubtful for Sunday's match at Old Trafford after picking up a hamstring injury in Monday's defeat, whilst strikers Wilfried Bony and Stevan Jovetic are definitely ruled out.
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