AFP, Manchester :
Manuel Pellegrini believes the all-round strength of his squad could have a key role to play in the second half of the season after seeing his side re-ignite their Premier League title challenge with a 4-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Saturday’s match at the Etihad saw City score four goals in a game for the eighth time this season as they reinforced their position as the leading scorers at home in the league.
Sergio Aguero signalled his return to something like top form with two of those goals but Pellegrini took particular delight in securing such an emphatic victory after starting without a number of City’s key players.
“We have to play so many games in January, it is very important to have the whole squad involved in what we are doing if you want to continue being a competitive team in all the competitions,” the City manager explained.
“To make five changes and to win the way we did today I think will be very useful for the future,” added the Chilean, whose side ended the day in second place, a point behind leaders Leicester-although both clubs could end the weekend behind Arsenal depending upon the result of the Gunners’ match at Stoke on Sunday.
