Source: Telegraph
Robinho: Manchester City inspired by Chelsea
Before the arrival of Roman Abramovich, Chelsea had enjoyed far more success than City in recent years but were still a million miles from the household name the Russian's oil billions have made them. [LNB]That is a blueprint which Robinho, the Brazil international signed as a statement of intent by Sheikh Mansour after he bought the Eastlands club in August, believes City are well equipped to follow. [LNB] Related ArticlesManchester City takeover nears completion with Abu Dhabi owners to back Mark Hughes[LNB]Man City's new owners ADUG take their place in Premier League billionaires club[LNB]Manchester City targeting 'two world-class players in every position'[LNB]Super-rich Manchester City feel 'invincible' as £200m Abu Dhabi takeover is completed[LNB]Chelsea?s world shaken up by Manchester City's super-rich sheikh[LNB]He said: 'A lot of people underestimate us. We may not be the biggest club yet, but let's not forget what Chelsea were four years ago. [LNB]"We can do as well as they've been doing in recent years. [LNB]'Manchester City are after big things and with the wealthy owners, anything is possible. We want to be up there and maybe win the Champions League one day. [LNB]"All I want to do is help the club, to repay the trust of the supporters and the team. [LNB]'I'm very pleased with the way things have gone so far and I'm hoping that one day we can rival clubs like Chelsea, and we will.'[LNB]Robinho knows he could well have been playing in a different shade of blue when Mark Hughes's side travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but insists he is happy with the way things turned out. [LNB]He said: 'Chelsea came in with a good offer and they are a huge club. They also had a coach in Luiz Felipe Scolari at the time who I have a lot of respect for. [LNB]"But Manchester City made a great offer and the chance to be part of a huge project.'[LNB]Chelsea v Manchester City will be exclusively live on Setanta Sports 1 this Sunday from 12.30pm.
