Manuel Pellegrini won Chelsea and Capital One Cup last season . City currently sit fourth in the league table - 12 points behind the Premier League . 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 .
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 .