Pellegrini rues defensive woes once again

City appeared the most likely winners of the Stamford Bridge clash between the two Premier League title favourites after a stunning Sergio Aguero strike - his sixth in four games and 10th of the season - cancelled out Andre Schurrle’s first-half opener.

But as in the 3-2 losses at Cardiff City and Aston Villa, a defensive error proved costly for Pellegrini's men as Fernando Torres grabbed a last-gasp winner.

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