Manchester City are ready to stand by manager Manuel Pellegrini for next season.

The People says Pellegrini will only face the sack by Manchester City this summer if his reigning Premier League champions finish outside the top two.

That's the scenario facing the City boss with the Blues' Abu Dhabi owners deciding to stick with Chilean coach Pellegrini next season - unless there's an end of season meltdown over the remaining eight games.

While disappointed at an unconvincing league season, Pellegrini is unlikely to be sacked if he guides his expensively assembled stars to second place.