Explaining the rationale behind Manchester City's decisions

After parting with Robert Mancini, Manchester City appointed Chilean Manuel Pellegrini to manager.

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The Pellegrini appointment may be a success or failure, but it is one that has logic behind it. And so too, given Soriano's approach, does the dismissal of Mancini. Pellegrini may not work, but that does not necessarily invalidate the rationale behind Manchester City's decision. This is football's new age.