Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini targets Premier League title

17 May 2010 10:47
On a mission: City boss Mancini[LNB]Roberto Mancini insists Manchester City fans will not have too long to dwell on missing out on the Champions League as next season they will be aiming for a bigger prize.[LNB]City finished fifth in the Barclays Premier League as Tottenham snatched the final place in Europe's premier club competition.[LNB]But Mancini is confident his improving side will be challenging for the title in 2011.[LNB]'I want to win a lot of trophies with this club,' he said. 'We did OK this season, but next season I want us to aim to win the Premier League.[LNB]'I think our fans are incredible and they have been wonderfully supportive to me since I first arrived.[LNB]'It makes me more determined than ever to bring them success - when we win our first trophy it will be a very good moment for everyone, I think.'[LNB]Mancini is determined the players will hit the ground running at the start of next season.[LNB]He added on the club's official website: 'I think the most importantthing I try to instil in my players is that they must always believethat they can win - we need a winning mentality at this club becauseeventually, it pays off.[LNB] Done and dusted: Peter Crouch's header at Eastlands clinched fourth for Spurs[LNB] 'It doesn't happen overnight and can take maybe six or eight months to really be absorbed, but if you are prepared to work hard every game, you will always have a chance of being successful.[LNB]'It's a simple observation, but very true - you can't win anything without working hard.' [LNB] Manchester City nip in quick for £24m Milner as Chelsea join the raceUps and downs: Our guide to the all the promotion and relegation dramaManchester City worry me now, says United manager Sir Alex FergusonManchester City have a ball digging up Thaksin Shinawatra's magic crystalsMANCHESTER CITY FC

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