Title not won in December, warns City's Pellegrini


Manchester City's manager Manuel Pellegrini gestures infront of his opposite number at Everton Roberto Martinez during their English Premier League soccer match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, December 6, 2014. REUTERS/Darren Staples

LONDON (Reuters) - Many Premier League managers highlight the importance of negotiating the hectic Christmas period, but Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini is in a relaxed mood with his side trailing leaders Chelsea by three points.

Second-placed City, who have 39 points from 17 matches, begin the holiday fixture schedule with a trip to West Bromwich Albion on Friday before hosting Burnley and Sunderland in quick succession.

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