Eriksson plans to smash the system
Sunday, 9 December 2007
LONDON, Dec 8 (AFP): Sven Goran Eriksson believes Manchester City can take another step towards a place among the Premier League's elite by winning at Tottenham Sunday.
Eriksson has never been one for dramatic statements when a cautious word will suffice, but confidence is sky-high at City and the Swede is reflecting that in his unusually upbeat approach.
Season after season the English top division has been dominated by the same mega-rich clubs.
Now Eriksson, backed by Thai owner Thaksin Shinawatra's substantial investment, is determined to give Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool a run for their money.
With new signings Martin Petrov, Elano and Vedran Corluka blending well alongside homegrown youngsters Micah Richards, Michael Johnson and Stephen Ireland, City have been the season's surprise package.
They slipped out of the Champions League places for only the second time this season after their draw at Wigan last weekend and Eriksson has no doubts a top four finish is well within their capabilities.
Eriksson has never been one for dramatic statements when a cautious word will suffice, but confidence is sky-high at City and the Swede is reflecting that in his unusually upbeat approach.
Season after season the English top division has been dominated by the same mega-rich clubs.
Now Eriksson, backed by Thai owner Thaksin Shinawatra's substantial investment, is determined to give Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool a run for their money.
With new signings Martin Petrov, Elano and Vedran Corluka blending well alongside homegrown youngsters Micah Richards, Michael Johnson and Stephen Ireland, City have been the season's surprise package.
They slipped out of the Champions League places for only the second time this season after their draw at Wigan last weekend and Eriksson has no doubts a top four finish is well within their capabilities.