Gareth Barry urges Manchester City to drop egos and focus on silverware

11 October 2011 11:12
Gareth Barry has told his Manchester City team-mates to put their egos to one side and focus on driving the club to success this season.[LNB]City are level on points with rivals Manchester United after a fine start to the new term, unbeaten in seven games.[LNB]But their Champions League form has caused concern with Carlos Tevez's infamous refusal to play against Bayern Munich rocking Roberto Mancini's squad.[LNB] Leave it out: Carlos Tevez allegedly refused to play against Bayern Munich and Barry has called for players to drop their egos[LNB] City are debating the Argentine rebel's future ahead of his return to England from a break in his native Buenos Aires having suspended the striker for his alleged behaviour in Germany.[LNB]But Barry has urged his club colleagues not to let their own problems unsettle the team in their quest for silverware.[LNB]'It's important that players keep their focus and not get too disappointed when they're not playing,' said the England international.[LNB]'Everyone has got to stay together and be patient. That's going to be the key to success this season. [LNB] Stick together: Barry has called for patience from his Manchester City team-mates this season[LNB]'When their chance does come, it's important they take it.'[LNB] The 30-year-old admitted the mega-rich club are still on a learning curve but is confident City can compete for the title this season.[LNB]He added: 'The club and the squad are still on a learning curve. It's our first real experience of this.[LNB]'It's our first season in the Champions League and we are looking to be going on long cup runs as well. [LNB]'The players and the whole club are adapting to it and I'm sure we can have a great season.[LNB] Title charge: Barry believes City can push rivals Manchester United all the way this season[LNB]'If you look at our finishes - fifth in 2010, then third last season when we won the FA Cup - that's great progression. [LNB]'If we can keep doing that, then a league title is not going to be too far away.'[LNB]Barry will be hoping City can continue their impressive start in the Premier League when they host his former club Aston Villa this weekend at the Etihad Stadium.[LNB]  Do it like a nude: Jessie J shows off her figure in ripped leggings and bondage-style top at Demons Never Die premiereChelsea lead City and Arsenal in ?500k chase for teenage Real Madrid strikerMy Club blog: Here's YOUR chance to write about YOUR football team for SportsmailAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion [LNB]

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