al defeat to Wigan proving the final straw.Malaga coach Pellegrini is favourite to replace the former Inter Milan boss, having been heavily linked with City since rumours of Mancini's demise began to surface.Despite such reports, the sacking came as a shock to his assistant Brian Kidd, who oversaw a 2-0 win at relegated Reading on Tuesday night.What has gone on in the last 24 hours was a shock to