article_snippet: Manchester City slumped to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor on Saturday to leave their hopes of retaining their Barclays Premier League title in serious jeopardy.
article_snippet: Manchester City mustered only five shots on target in a lacklustre display but they did still create 21 opportunities and have a strong penalty appeal declined.
article_snippet: The result increased the pressure on manager Manuel Pellegrini, whose position has come under scrutiny during a faltering spell.
article_snippet: Since pulling level with Chelsea on New Year's Day, City have managed to win just three of nine league games.
article_snippet: Their hopes of rescuing Their season - and taking the heat off Pellegrini - could now come down to the small matter of overturning a 2-1 deficit at Barcelona at the Nou Camp in the Champions League on Wednesday. '
highlights_snippet: Manuel Pellegrini's side fellow to 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor on Saturday .
  