Source: Daily_Mail
Confident Robinho says Man City should aim to win the Premier League
Robinho reckons Manchester City can still win the Premier League, despite being 11 points behind leaders Chelsea. [LNB]The £32.5million British record signing has recovered from the ankle injury that sidelined him for almost three months and was part of the City side that got their league campaign back on track last weekend by beating Chelsea in the 'Clash of the Cash' at Eastlands. [LNB]After a run of seven successive draws, it was the perfect time to find winning form again given the packed Christmas campaign is fast approaching, as well as that blockbuster Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester United. [LNB] Aiming high: Robinho says City should aim to be top of the Premier League pile[LNB] Man City in swine flu scare as Bellamy and Weiss are struck down by virusUnderfire City defender Wayne Bridge vows to make critics eat their wordsManchester City 2 Chelsea 1: Watch out, Carlo Ancelotti, he's behind you!ALL THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR 2009-10 The win against Chelsea moved City up to sixth in the table, with ambitions of a Champions League spot a real possibility.[LNB]But Robinho believes City should aim higher than just a top four finish.[LNB]'We were really happy to win on Saturday,' said the Brazilian. [LNB]'But the most important thing now is to win. There are still a lot of games to go and we want to be top.' [LNB]After so long out, Robinho has no sense of moaning about a packedfestive programme that includes a Boxing Day encounter with Stoke and atrip to Wolves on December 28. [LNB] South American duo: Robinho celebrates with Carlos Tevez after the Argentinian gives City the lead against Chelsea [LNB][LNB] It is not a time of year the South American was used to being inaction during his time at Real Madrid. But now he cannot wait. [LNB] 'I am just happy to be playing,' said the 25-year-old. [LNB] 'I feel excellent. I am strong, physically and mentally, and I wantto play in every game. I like to play football anywhere, at any time.' [LNB]Robinho will hope to keep his place for Saturday's short trip toBolton, where he could yet be joined by Craig Bellamy, despite thisweek's swine flu scare. [LNB]It is expected both the Wales captain and young team-mate VladimirWeiss, who missed the Chelsea game after being sent home to avoidpassing the virus on, will be available. [LNB]City assistant boss Mark Bowen told the Manchester Evening News:'Players come in every day with sniffles, coughs and colds and thedoctor has to determine whether it is the onset of something moreserious. It is his decision whether they have to be sent home.'[LNB] Injury: Bridge suffered medial ligament damage following a tackle with Juliano Belletti [LNB]One player who definitely will not be involved at the Reebok Stadium is England defender Wayne Bridge. [LNB]The former Chelsea star was carried off at the weekend following a clash with Juliano Belletti. [LNB]Manager Mark Hughes initially felt Bridge would be out of action for a couple of weeks. [LNB]However, scans have revealed the £12million full-back sufferedmedial ligament damage, which could sideline him for between four andsix weeks. [LNB]If that timescale proves correct, it will mean Bridge must sit outboth legs of City's Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester United, plusthe Blues' FA Cup third-round tie at Middlesbrough. [LNB] In addition, City have eight league games to play before the end ofJanuary, although Bowen is hoping to get Bridge back slightly earlierthan expected. [LNB]'It depends on his recovery but Wayne tells us he is a good healerand he is a good professional, so we are hoping it will be sooner,' hesaid. [LNB] Man City in swine flu scare as Bellamy and Weiss are struck down by virusUnderfire City defender Wayne Bridge vows to make critics eat their wordsManchester City 2 Chelsea 1: Watch out, Carlo Ancelotti, he's behind you!ALL THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES FOR 2009-10[LNB] [LNB]
