Source: Eurosport
O'Neill aware of City threat
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill believes Manchester City already pose a "genuine threat" in terms of breaking into the top four of the Barclays Premier League. [LNB] O'Neill is not amongst the sceptics who question whether Mark Hughes' side will take time to fully gel after a massive summer spending spree at Eastlands. Villa have similar ambitions of challenging for a Champions League spot and will be put to the test when they tackle City in Monday's home clash. [LNB] "City are a very big threat to the top four. They are playing with a great deal of confidence and very well. They are a genuine threat to the top four, even as soon as this year," said O'Neill.[LNB] "You can draw comparisons with Chelsea a few years ago. They had a talented manager in place (Jose Mourinho) and won two Premier League titles on the bounce. [LNB] "They made Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal sit up and take notice. [LNB] "Now Manchester City have been able to accumulate players by spending big. In a couple of years time probably some other club will be able to do the same again."[LNB] O'Neill added: "I saw them against West Ham last Monday night and they played exceptionally well. They are flying and now they have got Adebayor to come back in. [LNB] "I assume he will start because he has played splendidly. He is a very good player.[LNB] "I am not sure what happened with Arsenal but he has gone to City and is flying at the minute."
