Pellegrini explains Hart omission

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says goalkeeper Joe Hart was in need of a rest after being dropped against Norwich.
After a number of errors this season, England goalkeeper Joe Hart was dropped in favour of Costel Pantilimon, and the Romanian did nothing to harm his cause on a quiet afternoon as City ran out 7-0 winners.

Pellegrini played down his decision to leave the England international out of his side, simply saying the player was in need of a rest from the starting line up.


"My duty is to see, every week, which are the best players to play every game. We have a lot of games," Pellegrini revealed. "This game, I thought Joe needed a rest. I think it will be useful for him.

"He has played every match for the last two and a half years here.

"We will work hard behind Joe so he can return to his normal performance level as soon as possible but (against Norwich) I thought the best goalkeeper was Pantilimon, nothing more."