Source: Daily_Mail
Given reveals heated City dressing room helped them beat Arsenal and Chelsea
Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has revealed that a heated dressing room discussion led to the team getting back on track.[LNB]Given said that a few home truths were dished out after they finished all square with Hull - their seventh successive draw.[LNB]The result of the debate between management and players saw City suddenly regain that winning mentality, beating Arsenal in the Carling Cup and then leaders Chelsea in the Premier League.[LNB] Delight: Shay Given celebrates after Manchester City beat Chelsea [LNB]Given told the Manchester Evening News: 'The odd rollicking never did anyone any harm if you take it in the right way.[LNB]'We're all grown men as well and you have to take criticism when it comes along.[LNB]'I think the win over Arsenal was a really big effort from everyone. It was a platform for the Chelsea performance.[LNB]'We've fought tooth and nail for every ball. Maybe during a couple of the draws we had, we just weren't all at it.[LNB]'We had to address that and we did. We've set the bar now and we can't drop below it.'[LNB] Crucial moment: Shay Given saves Frank Lampard's late penalty[LNB]Given, who helped the team secure the victory against Chelsea by saving Frank Lampard's penalty, wants them to maintain their momentum at Bolton on Saturday.[LNB]He added: 'We got the belief and the confidence from beating Arsenal. It's amazing in football - when you get a victory, it just gives the whole place a lift.[LNB]'I think we brought that into the Chelsea game. We worked our socks off, every single player, and we deserved the three points.'[LNB]The victory came at a price as Wayne Bridge is facing a fortnight out with a damaged knee ligament.[LNB]Micah Richards also suffered a twisted knee and could be struggling to face Bolton.[LNB] GRAHAM POLL: Why I was left with more questions than answers after the video trial at Manchester City's win over ChelseaIt's a worry for Wayne Bridge as City defender faces three weeks outMANCHESTER CITY FC
