Pontus Wernbloom said that Manuel Pellegrini 's side were clearly vulnerable to the counter attack .
Pontus Wernbloom avoided dismissal in last night 's 2 - 1 in at the Etihad when the Greek referee booked his teammate instead of giving the Swede a second yellow .
Pontus Wernbloom , who avoided dismissal in last night 's 2 - 1 in at the Etihad when the Greek referee booked his teammate instead of giving the Swede a second yellow , said that Manuel Pellegrini 's side were clearly vulnerable to the counter attack .