Pablo Zabaleta has revealed that Manuel Pellegrini wants Manchester City to take all four competitions seriously this season.

As well as competing for the Premier League title, the club are currently involved in the Champions League and League Cup, and will enter the FA Cup in the New Year.

The defender told the team's website: "Last season hurt us. We finished second to United and lost the FA Cup final and this club cannot accept silver medals. The manager always tells us that we have the squad to challenge in everything and that he will always try to put a strong team to win every game.

"The experience against Wigan has made us more focused. This time the manager has told us that we must aim to win all four competitions that we are in. Of course, the Premier League and the Champions League are the most important options for every team, but he is also serious about winning the FA Cup and Capital One Cup."

City face Newcastle United in the Capital One Cup tomorrow evening.

Written by
Sian Cowper