Manuel Pellegrini denies difficulty motivating Manchester City squad

• City have won only twice since Pep Guardiola announced as next manager
• Pellegrini’s side in fourth and in danger of missing Champions LeagueManuel Pellegrini has denied his departure from Manchester City at the end of the season makes it difficult to motivate his players, despite the team having won only two league matches since Pep Guardiola was announced as the Chilean’s successor.Guardiola’s arrival was confirmed on 1 February when City were in second place, th