Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists expectations of winning titles every season is unrealistic.

Pellegrini was speaking after victory over Aston Villa.

"We cannot win trophies every year," said Pellegrini, perhaps sending a message to his success-hungry bosses in Abu Dhabi.

"This year Arsenal spend more money, Chelsea spend more, United spend more, Liverpool spend more and have very strong squads, same as our squad."