MX23RW : Friday, April 26 10:31:26| >> :60:1453:1453:

Manuell Pellegrini admits Alan Pardew issue

Manuel Pellegrini says he has an issue with Alan Pardew's ongoing battle with match officials but not with his explicit rant towards him.

Manuel Pellegrini is not dwelling on his touchline spat with Alan Pardew but admits that he has a problem with the way that the Newcastle United manager blasted the match officials during Manchester City's victory on Sunday.

The Chilean was on the receiving end of a verbal tirade from Pardew after City's 2-0 win at St James' Park was marred by referee Mike Jones' controversial decision to disallow a Cheick Tiote goal, which would have drawn Newcastle level.

"I'm not surprised because I think it is impossible to complain about every decision of the referee during the match," manager Pellegrini told reporters.

"I know they were playing at home and they have an advantage in that sense, but it's impossible for the referee if you are complaining at every decision.

"That was my only problem with Alan, but nothing important."

Edin Dzeko and Alvaro Negredo scored the goals to give City their win.

ID:130057: cacheID:130057:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2470:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Man City's Alvaro Negredo celebrates after scoring his team's second goal against Newcastle during their Premier League match on January 12, 2014
Read Next:
Match Analysis: Newcastle 0-2 Manchester City
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal34245582265677
2Manchester CityMan City33237380324876
3Liverpool34228475344174
4Aston Villa34206871502166
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd33165125150153
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331551369541550
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham34139125463-948
9Chelsea32138116157447
10Bournemouth34129134960-1145
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton331111115254-244
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34127154654-843
13Fulham34126165054-442
14Crystal Palace34109154456-1239
15Brentford3498175259-735
16Everton34118153648-1233
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3479184260-1826
18Luton TownLuton3467214775-2825
19Burnley3458213769-3223
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3437243392-5916


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!