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Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by hollandis(f): 4:10pm On May 12, 2012 |
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is not getting ahead of himself before his side's date with destiny. City head into their final game of a remarkable season as hot favourites to win the Barclays Premier League title. Victory over relegation-threatened QPR at the Etihad Stadium will be enough to secure a first league crown since 1968 and many feel the club could dominate for years to come. Mancini is also excited about the future but is putting all thoughts of that aside to concentrate on the present. The Italian, who has no injury problems, said: "I said three or four weeks ago I think Manchester City now are one of the top teams in England, in Europe. "After (this) Manchester City can win a title for three or four years - it is possible. "I don't know this, but now it is important to win the first. The second (comes) after.'' City lead the table from Manchester United only on goal difference but such is their advantage under that criteria - eight better than the defending champions - matching their neighbours' result should be all that is required. Mancini has seen his side surrender a five-point lead over United to fall eight points behind just over a month ago, only to claw it back in the space of four games. It has now become a case of merely holding their nerve to complete the job and Mancini has faith in his players. "I trust them 100%,'' said Mancini, who was publicly saying the title race was over a month ago. "They know they have everything in their hands. "They work hard, they fight every game for one year and in this championship that is very hard. Now they have a big chance. "We want to win for our supporters. They don't win the title for nearly 50 years and stay in a city where our 'cousins' win every year. "I think that is really difficult for our supporters but now maybe people can be happy after Sunday.'' Mark Hughes admits managing QPR has been his "most difficult'' job yet but believes they can end the season with survival after coming back from the brink. They travel to City with just two points separating them and Bolton in the final relegation berth. Owen Coyle's side head to Stoke looking to retain their top-flight status, while the Hoops face the unenviable task of taking something off a City side on the cusp of a first league title since 1968. Hughes believes it is going to be "hell of a day'' and rejected the notion he would take any satisfaction from stifling the club he was unceremoniously dismissed from two and a half years ago. "If we get a result but I will be more pleased for everybody connected with Queens Park Rangers,'' the former City boss said. "I wouldn't take any satisfaction from [thwarting City's title quest]. "It would only be delight for my team and my players because it would be a huge achievement to be able to do that. "It has not been easy. I came in halfway through a very difficult season and it has not been easy. "Arguably it has been the most difficult job I've had to date, but we've turned things around. "We've got to where we need to be and the players are understanding what is required at this level and we'll see where it takes us. "From our point of view, we just want to make sure we're in the Premier League. "It's the hardest league in world football but it is the best and that is what we want to be part of.'' The fact QPR head into the match in control of their own destiny is remarkable given the position they almost found themselves in last weekend. The Hoops took until the 89th minute to find a winner against Stoke, which was followed almost immediately by West Brom cancelling a two-goal deficit to snatch a draw at Bolton. The change in fortunes was met by euphonic scenes in W12 and Hughes believes it could prove a catalyst to success at the Etihad Stadium. Asked if QPR would have been all but down had things stayed as they were minutes earlier, Hughes said: "You would have to say so if we are honest. "We would still given it our best shot [at City] but I just think the momentum and belief we got from that latter stages of that game will help us. "There is no apprehension in terms of what we face, we're just looking forward to the challenge and making sure we give a good account of ourselves.'' Samba Diakite (virus) will miss out for QPR while Shaun Derry (dead leg) and Akos Buzsaky (hamstring) are doubtful |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by purplekayc(m): 10:35am On May 13, 2012 |
Can't wait ! Wonder what the score will be |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by Funkymallam(m): 11:01am On May 13, 2012 |
Citeh for the trophy. |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by DVertex(m): 11:19am On May 13, 2012 |
So belated for City. 50yrs is not a joke. |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by mkmyers45(m): 11:21am On May 13, 2012 |
Go YaYa Go Citeh |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by phemmyutd(m): 11:54am On May 13, 2012 |
CITY1 : QPR 2 |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by mkmyers45(m): 12:00pm On May 13, 2012 |
phemmyutd: CITY1 : QPR 2U dey craze no bi nollywood o.... |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by unphilaz(m): 1:18pm On May 13, 2012 |
phemmyutd: CITY1 : QPR 2united fan of course. Dis chelsea fan UNITED 1: SUN 3 |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by MrNigeria2(m): 2:45pm On May 13, 2012 |
let's wait and see |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by Nobody: 2:52pm On May 13, 2012 |
Man city 3 Rangers 0. . . .congratulations to city |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by Afam4eva(m): 3:35pm On May 13, 2012 |
Go Manchester City. This will be history in the making. |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by Brisingr(m): 3:41pm On May 13, 2012 |
go QPR!!!!!! |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by Nobody: 3:47pm On May 13, 2012 |
QPR - useless team #Relegation! |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by otokx(m): 3:51pm On May 13, 2012 |
interesting game, moderators should update the scores. |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by mkmyers45(m): 3:57pm On May 13, 2012 |
Where is mukina2? |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by utimayor(m): 4:04pm On May 13, 2012 |
QPR 0 - 1 Man. City (First Half) |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by Afam4eva(m): 4:05pm On May 13, 2012 |
What's the score? |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by otokx(m): 4:12pm On May 13, 2012 |
QPR scores 1 to make it a draw |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by utimayor(m): 4:12pm On May 13, 2012 |
Man. City 1-1 QPR (50mins) |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by otokx(m): 4:16pm On May 13, 2012 |
The magic has started, what demon entered into Barton? |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by Havilah93(m): 4:22pm On May 13, 2012 |
this barton guy na madt guy o. Red card offence after red card...... he should be banned 4 lyf. |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by chelseabmw(m): 4:22pm On May 13, 2012 |
Pls wats d scoreline so that I can update the thread? 1-0 abi? |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by ochukoccna: 4:23pm On May 13, 2012 |
Dem don burn different color of candles & use different tira on top Barton head O! His foolishness is simply inexplicable Fabio Capello was right that he is a high red card risk to any team he plays for. Absolute inexplicable folly. |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by ochukoccna: 4:24pm On May 13, 2012 |
chelseabmw: Pls wats d scoreline so that I can update the thread? 1-1 |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by otokx(m): 4:27pm On May 13, 2012 |
QPR takes the lead with 10 men |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by dohyn(m): 4:27pm On May 13, 2012 |
E nor go beta for Mancini..wetin Balotelli dey do for bench?? |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by Havilah93(m): 4:27pm On May 13, 2012 |
unending drama here. 10 man qpr score........now 1-2 to qpr |
Re: Manchester City Vs QPR (3- 2) On Sunday 13th May 2012 by utimayor(m): 4:29pm On May 13, 2012 |
Man City 1-2 QRP (65) |
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