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Joe Hart targets winning send-off for Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini

Joe Hart of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match against Everton at Etihad Stadium
Image: Joe Hart is keen for Manuel Pellegrini's tenure to end on a high

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart says everyone at the club is determined to give manager Manuel Pellegrini the best possible send-off by securing as much silverware as possible.

The club announced on Monday that Pellegrini will make way for Pep Guardiola in the summer, regardless of how well they perform in the remainder of the campaign.

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Manuel Pellegrini says he's fully focused on his remaining time at Manchester City after his side won 1-0 away to Sunderland

City are chasing an unprecedented quadruple - with Tuesday's 1-0 win at Sunderland keeping them three points behind leaders Leicester at the top of the Premier League - and Hart admits he and his team-mates are desperate to bring a successful end to the Chilean's three-year stay at the Etihad.

"We are a professional group. We really enjoy playing under Manuel, he has been a top manager for us," The England keeper told MCTV.

"His man-management has been something that I personally have really enjoyed, so we are going to look to give him the best send-off, what he deserves.

Manuel Pellegrini, manager of Manchester City gives instructions
Image: Pellegrini will leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season

"The fans think the world of him, the players think the world of him. We have got however many games left in the league, we are in all competitions.

"Next season will take care of itself. Right now, we are living in the moment. Manuel Pellegrini is our manager and we are going to try to win as many competitions as we can with him.

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"We know if we win our games, then we will win this league. We are three points behind Leicester with not a bad goal difference compared to them, so... Arsenal dropping points helps.

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Following Manchester City's 1-0 win over Sunderland, Joe Hart says the Manchester City squad are fully behind outgoing manager Manuel Pellegrini

"There's a long way to go, there's all sorts left to happen. We are in a lot of competitions, we need people coming back fit, which is happening, so we are going to be in a good place."

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