Source: Team_Talk
City boss: Prem rivals are scared
Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City's summer spending means their Premier League title rivals are "scared" of the threat they now pose.[LNB] Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal have dominated the division in recent years, with Liverpool also established in a 'big four' until Tottenham's breakthrough last term.[LNB]Spurs pipped City for the final Champions League place but it is Mancini's men who are expected to mount a strong challenge for glory over the forthcoming campaign.[LNB]The Italian, who took charge at Eastlands last December, has spent huge amounts of money strengthening his squad this summer and the recruitment drive shows no sign of abating.[LNB]The other top clubs have been comparatively quiet in the transfer window and Mancini believes they are now 'putting pressure' on City because they are fearful.[LNB]He said: "Are they scared? I think so. At the moment only Manchester City are buying players. [LNB]"But that is normal because Manchester City want to improve and the other teams are just big teams who would like a lot of people. [LNB]"All the other teams are trying to put pressure on us because for 10 years there were only four teams challenging for the title. [LNB]"This year, there are five. I think all these teams over the years have spent a lot of money. [LNB]"Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool but now City do. There isn't a difference."[LNB]Mancini is confident that City can push on from their achievements of last season and take the title this term.[LNB]He said: "We have a big opportunity to win the league if we believe in ourselves and do our jobs. We have improved as a team. [LNB]"It depends if we can put together a team in the short time available. In my experience, I know after the World Cup in every country there can be a different situation in the league. [LNB]"If you remember a few years ago Manchester City were in the Championship, then it is clear every year we must improve. [LNB]"Last year, we fought for fourth place until the penultimate game against Tottenham - the aim this year is to try to win the Premier League. That must be our target."
