Champions League the target for de Jong

23 April 2011 13:30
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong believes his side are hitting form as they go for glory on two fronts. A place in the FA Cup final - and a chance of securing their first major trophy in 35 years - has been secured on May 14 following the victory against Manchester United at Wembley. City are also in contention for a top-four finish and a spot in the Champions League for the first time. Next up are struggling Blackburn on Monday at Ewood Park and De Jong said: "Our main goal is to finish in the Champions League. "That game against United gave us a big confidence boost towards the next league game. It was a big statement and we have to maintain our focus. "We have got better against United in the last year and a half. It is great, isn't it?" "We have come quite far as a team. As people say, Rome wasn't built in a day.

Source: PA