Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti criticised referee Andre Marriner, claiming he let Manchester City continually foul his players.
Ancelotti complained that City's intimidating midfield were allowed to apply too much pressure and made 'dangerous' tackles. He also said Marriner must have 'left his whistle at home'.
The Italian said: 'It was a physical game. One player against another player is not dangerous but there were times when one of my players suffered three fouls at the same time.
'When that happens he has to whistle. He couldn't whistle because he had left his whistle at home.'
City boss Roberto Mancini refused to alter his stance afterwards that Chelsea would win the League. He said: 'I am serious that Chelsea are the best team in the Premier League.'
But City midfielder Nigel de Jong suggested his boss was endulging in a bit of kidology.
De Jong said: 'He hasn't put that message across to us. Maybe it is to take the pressure off. We're surprised he said that.'
Ancelotti complained that City's intimidating midfield were allowed to apply too much pressure and made 'dangerous' tackles. He also said Marriner must have 'left his whistle at home'.
The Italian said: 'It was a physical game. One player against another player is not dangerous but there were times when one of my players suffered three fouls at the same time.
'When that happens he has to whistle. He couldn't whistle because he had left his whistle at home.'
City boss Roberto Mancini refused to alter his stance afterwards that Chelsea would win the League. He said: 'I am serious that Chelsea are the best team in the Premier League.'
But City midfielder Nigel de Jong suggested his boss was endulging in a bit of kidology.
De Jong said: 'He hasn't put that message across to us. Maybe it is to take the pressure off. We're surprised he said that.'
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