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Man City boss Pellegrini refuses to panic after QPR draw

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini refuses to panic after falling further behind leaders Chelsea following their 2-2 draw with QPR.

Sergio Aguero saved City further embarrassment after their Champions League loss to CSKA Moscow with a double at Loftus Road, cancelling out Charlie Austin's opener and Martin Demichelis' own goal as the visitors twice came from behind.

"I'm not thinking about Chelsea," Pellegrini said.

"I'm thinking about my team. We have 27 games more and the championship is very long.

"For the moment, it's difficult to say it was two points lost because we came less than 72 hours (after Wednesday's Champions League match), (in a) very difficult moment.

"The way the game was during the 90 minutes, we deserved at least a draw. We had more chances to score.

"Of course I wanted the three points, but if you can't win it, it's better not to lose."

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