Pearce: I hope it was an accidentManchester City manager Stuart Pearce has admitted that defender Ben Thatcher was at fault regarding the aggressive foul he committed on Portsmouth midfielder Pedro Mendes when the two sides met yesterday.
Pearce said: "I saw Ben running into the corner at 110 miles per hour,"
"I want the players to play at a high tempo near the ball and it looks like the tackle was a bit mistimed.
"I certainly hope it was an accident."
When asked about the situation of captain Sylvain Distin Pearce added: "So far, Sylvain has not been able to agree personal terms with Middlesbrough," said Pearce.
"If the situation is still the same tomorrow evening, then he will not be leaving because I will physically not have enough time to bring someone else in.
"I have spoken to him about the situation and I believe he wants to stay with us."
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