With City's hopes of retaining their Premier League title fading, Mancini's position has come under considerable scrutiny.
Mancini dismissed suggestions he could be sacked when he met media prior to last week's FA Cup win over Leeds and had to revisit the subject after the game.
When former Real Madrid boss Pellegrini was then mentioned in the opening question at his latest Press conference, Mancini indicated he was clearly wearying of the discussion.
"This is normal for you, it's your job, don't worry, but I can't continue to answer each week about one manager or another or another.
City trail Premier League leaders Manchester United by 12 points, a gap that could have increased before they face third-placed Chelsea on Sunday.
But after leading City to FA Cup success in 2011 and following up with last year's dramatic title victory — the club's first league win in 44 years — Mancini retains the support of the fans.
His name was chanted a number of times during the win over Leeds last Sunday, which took City through to the last eight of the cup.
Mancini said: "After the FA Cup game I said that in the last 18 months since Manchester United won the Premier League, there were seven trophies to play for and Manchester City won three of those seven trophies.
"For this reason I don't understand the speculation. I'm not the CEO or chairman, if you want to ask these questions ask them.
Mancini is unsure whether captain Vincent Kompany, who has missed the last four games with a calf injury, will be fit to return against Chelsea.
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