Source: SKY_Sports
Hughes hopes for rare double
Mark Hughes is keen to see Manchester City claim a Premier League double over Sunderland at Eastlands on Sunday.[LNB] The Blues have endured a torrid campaign on their travels this term, with only one win secured on the road.[LNB]That solitary success came at the Stadium of Light in August, as City prevailed 3-0, but much has changed at both clubs since then.[LNB]The Black Cats have parted company with Roy Keane and become embroiled in a relegation battle, while City fell under the ownership of the Abu Dhabi United Group the day after their victory on Wearside.[LNB]Hughes said: "We had a good performance at the Stadium of Light, we played really well and thoroughly deserved the victory.[LNB]"Obviously a lot of things have happened in the meantime, not only for ourselves but Sunderland as well.[LNB]"Different circumstances, different teams - but obviously we are looking for a similar result.[LNB]"We have got to make sure we recover well and use the positive of getting to the last eight of a major European competition."[LNB]TirednessCity reached the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup on Thursday as they saw off Danish outfit Aalborg on penalties.[LNB]Despite being pushed all the way in continental competition, Hughes does not expect the midweek exertions to have had a negative impact on his side.[LNB]"We have been travelling and playing and with extra time as well, that could be an issue but I don't think it will be," he added.[LNB]"I think the actual high of getting through to the next round will stop any sense of tiredness.[LNB]"The big concern going into the weekend is the amount of injuries we have picked up but hopefully they will resolve themselves.[LNB]"You saw the reaction at the end, that shows how much time and effort we have put into the competition.[LNB]"We started way back in July and have come through 14 games, so it wasn't something we wanted to give up lightly.[LNB]"It is an exciting time for us and we are using the experience to help develop the team and the squad and we want it to continue."[LNB]
