Hughes won't copy Wenger style

11 September 2009 19:24
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Manchester City boss Mark Hughes admits he is a huge fan of Arsene Wenger's philosophy - but insists he will not be copying it.[LNB] Hughes likes Arsenal boss's flowing football mentality - but he says that is not the way you can win major honours.[LNB]Hughes' side - which now includes former Gunners Emmanuel Adebayor and Kolo Toure - comes up against Arsenal on Saturday in an eagerly anticipated clash.[LNB]"Arsene has a fantastic philosophy. Everybody in football appreciates it," said Hughes.[LNB]"We are trying to reach the heights he has reached. They have players who can win games with a flash of inspiration.[LNB]"I know we have the capability to play football as expansive and creative as Arsenal. But you can't be successful if you just have that kind of player.[LNB]"Last season was an illustration. At times we played fantastic flowing, open football. But against certain other types of teams we could not compete.[LNB]"I have done okay against Arsene's teams in the past. I know what they enjoy and what they don't. We will try and exploit that."[LNB]Ex-Gunners readyAnd Hughes is fully confident that Adebayor will be causing his former side all sorts of issues.[LNB]"Emmanuel is playing with a smile on his face. That is evident to everybody," he continued.[LNB]"He is scoring goals as well. As a striker that is important when you move to a new club."[LNB]He says both of his former Arsenal chargers are ready to face Wenger.[LNB]"They are looking forward to this game with relish," said Hughes.[LNB]"They are both really enjoying being a big part of what is happening here.[LNB]"There is a lot of focus on us and they want to show what they are capable of.[LNB]"They have a huge amount of respect for Arsenal and were a big part of their success there.[LNB]"Now they want to show even when you leave one of the top four it is not a downward step when you come to a club like Manchester City."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports