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Everton boss Martinez excited by Pellegrini challenge

Everton boss Roberto Martinez loves the idea of pitting wits against Manchester City rival Manuel Pellegrini.

Martinez is 20 years the Chilean's junior.

He told evertontv: "It's a phenomenal fixture for us to test ourselves in," Martinez told evertontv on the eve of the Toffees' final home game of the season. "Every manager is completely different and every manager brings his own method of work. Manuel Pellegrini has incredible experience through the football clubs he has worked at.

"He is very much thorough with everything he does, and so we are going to face a Man City side that are well-organised and has terrific balance with its players.

"They are strong with their defensive duties but have got a real attacking mindset in what they are trying to do. They can score goals from open play with ease and are a team with good work from deadball situations. They are a complete team in that respect."

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