Patrick Vieira warns City: Manchester United will be gunning for us after slipping up at Wolves

11 February 2011 09:07
Concerned: Patrick Vieira fears a United backlash[LNB]Patrick Vieira has told his Manchester City team-mates to expect a backlash on Saturday as his side bid to prove their Barclays Premier League title credentials with victory at Old Trafford.[LNB]Manchester United lost their unbeaten record at Wolves last weekend but Vieira says that result will make the hosts more dangerous than ever as City aim to narrow the gap.[LNB]Sir Alex Ferguson's side hold a five-point lead over City at the top of the table but crucially they have a game in hand.[LNB]And Vieira expects United to come out with all guns blazing as they will not want to lose two games in a row and will be determined to hit back as soon as possible. [LNB]The City midfielder told Abu Dhabi newspaper The National: 'We must expect a backlash and a battle. [LNB]'Big clubs like United always talk about the dangers of losing two games in a row. They will want to bounce back immediately.'[LNB] Brian Kidd feeling 'lucky' to be part of Manchester derby The Friday Five: Players who wore the City blue and United red as they crossed the Manchester divideMANCHESTER CITY FC

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