article_snippet.sent: The former Manchester United defender has been critical of Manuel Pellegrini's side in recent weeks as the reigning Premier League champions have seen the reigning Premier League champions chances of retaining the crown slip following a dismal run of form and results.
article_snippet.sent: Manuel Pellegrini used the term "garbage" in recent weeks when discussing City's form and four wins in 15 games for a club like Man City is not right and
article_snippet.sent: Manchester City were humiliated by rivals United on Sunday as they lost 4-2 at Old Trafford .
article_snippet.sent: A 4-2 derby defeat to United last weekend leaves Manchester City fourth in the table, with qualification for next season's Champions League not yet assured.
article_snippet.sent: Just six wins since the turn of the year has seen the club drop out of the FA Cup to Middlesbrough and come up short against Barcelona in Europe for the second season in succession.
article_snippet.sent: I have spoken a lot about Manchester City over the past months.
article_snippet.sent: The Premier League holders sit fourth in the league, 12 points adrift of Chelsea after two straight losses .
highlights_snippet.sent: Premier League holders  sit fourth, 12 points adrift of Chelsea .
  