Manuel ##fica won the Premier League and Capital League Cup last season . City currently finish fourth in the league 13 - 12 points behind derby . Pellegrini 's contract expires at the end of the 2015 - 16 season . City players have been impressed with Vieira 's work with the youth setup . Pep Guardiola is City 's first - choice to succeed Pellegrini at the Etihad .
Manuel Pellegrini won the Premier League and Capital One Cup last season . City currently sit fourth in the league table - 12 points behind Chelsea . Pellegrini 's contract expires at the end of the 2015-16 season . City players have been impressed with Vieira 's work with the youth team . Pep Guardiola is City 's first-choice to succeed Pellegrini at the Etihad .