Pellegrini’s rage at Clattenburg

MANCHESTER City manager Manuel Pellegrini was furious with referee Mark Clattenburg, believing he got three key decisions wrong against Arsenal at the Emirates.

The champions left north London with a 2–2 draw, but the Chilean believes neither Jack Wilshere’s nor Alexis Sanchez’s strikes should have been allowed - while he also believed Wilshere should have been penalised for handling.

“I think it was a great game, two very good teams which try to play, both teams are very creative,” Pellegrini said.

Clattenburg was the referee when City lost in controversial circumstances against Liverpool last season, when Pellegrini felt Martin Skrtel handled for the Reds' second goal.

“I think we have very difficult decisions, it was unbelievable," Pellegrini added. “Clattenburg had a very bad day in the same way he had a bad day against Liverpool last year.”

Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for City, though after the two strikes from the hosts, it was left to Martin Demichelis to rescue a point courtesy of the Argentine’s late header.