Pellegrini has had Man City performing about par for the talent they have on their books during his time there. Certainly not a lot more or less. Nice bloke with a lot of class though.
Tbf when you sign players to sell them to clubs like Arsenal then you don't sell them to Arsenal there's every chance the player will go a bit radge. Also our higher-ups notoriously being absolute wankers behind the scenes will no doubt have been helpful as ever.
This is a typical Pardew quote btw, he's never criticised the Newcastle owner or board before yet he'll say it now to mirror how he's been portrayed in the press and perpetuate the myth. Self serving rubbish cunt.