Pellegrini impressed by Iheanacho's early promise

[WorldNews]

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Manuel Pellegrini expects Kelechi Iheanacho to play a significant role in Manchester City's title challenge after the Nigerian teenager's first goal for the club secured a dramatic 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace. Iheanacho, who has the appropriate middle name of Promise, burst onto the Premier League stage on Saturday when he scored the 90th minute winner at Selhurst Park moments after appearing as a late substitute in only his second appearance for City. City manager Pellegrini has high hopes for the Nigeria under-20 international and admits the player's development persuaded him he did not need to bring in a replacement after Edin Dzeko left for Roma.

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