Source: Daily_Mail
Beating Manchester United will be no problem with the form we're in claims James Milner
James Milner is confident Manchester City can beat arch-rivals Manchester United in Sunday's eagerly anticipated derby at Old Trafford. [LNB]The England midfielder, who came on in City's 2-1 late-gasp Champions League victory over Villarreal on Tuesday night, believes the table toppers can maintain their current form and win. [LNB] Just about: Milner celebrates City's last-gasp win with team-mates including goalscorer Aguero [LNB]'We know it will be a tough game, a great atmosphere, a great occasion, but if we keep playing as we are I am sure we can get the win,' said Milner. [LNB]City produced another European performance that fell far short of their Premier League exploits against a well organised Villarreal side but finally snatched their first win in the competition with an injury-time winner from Sergio Aguero. [LNB]Robert Mancini's men fell behind after just four minutes at the Etihad Stadium and needed a Carlos Marchena own goal to get back into contention just before half time in their third Group A game.[LNB]'That is what we needed to do, get the three points. It was important that we did that,' added Milner. [LNB]'We left it late but we got the three points and that is all that mattered.[LNB]'We have played better. We didn't start the game well but we had the belief to keep going and do the right things, and it paid off in the end.[LNB]'Even if it takes until the 93rd minute to get the winner, you just have to keep doing the right things.'[LNB] Subdued: Milner refused to celebrate his wonder goal against former club Villa last weekend[LNB]City now face Villarreal again in a fortnight knowing they are firmly back in contention to progress from Group A, after a draw against the Spanish side on Tuesday night would have effectively ended their chances of progressing. [LNB]They remain third in the standings but just a point behind Napoli and three below Bayern Munich after those other two sides drew in Italy last night.[LNB]'It is a very strong group, every team is capable of beating each other.[LNB]'It was important we got this first win and, with three games to go, it is down to us now.'[LNB] We're not scared! Milner targets two wins from daunting United and Villarreal clashesManchester City 2 Villarreal 1: Sub Aguero keeps Champions League dream aliveManchester City 4 Aston Villa 1: Who needs Tevez with Super Mario in top form?[LNB] [LNB]
