Source: SKY_Sports
Sylvinho eyes derby shock
// 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();} New Manchester City signing Sylvinho believes his side can maintain their perfect start to the season in the Manchester derby on Sunday.[LNB] The Brazilian defender is yet to make his debut for Mark Hughes' side after signing on a one-year deal in August.[LNB]But the former Barcelona player has liked what he has seen so far at Eastlands and thinks his new club can compete at the highest level.[LNB]Even though City will have to cope without suspended striker Emmanuel Adebayor and a host of injured stars, Sylvinho still thinks a shock could be on the cards at Old Trafford.[LNB]"Yes, City are capable of winning," he said.[LNB]"Only a few weeks ago they beat Barcelona, although it was a friendly.[LNB]Strong"The team is very good. It's a strong side with a good mentality. Of course, we still have to improve - but we're an important club in Europe today."[LNB]Sylvinho, who was part of the Barca side that beat Manchester United in last season's Champions League final, insists that City now have a squad that can cope with the big occasion.[LNB]"If you want to live a dream then, first and foremost, you have to believe the dream can happen and believe in your work," he added.[LNB]"There are players who have come here with the experience of Champions League football and important matches and I think that will really help."[LNB]The 35-year-old left-back also says that his own experience as a treble winner with his former club will be a valuable asset to City.[LNB]He said: "Only a few clubs have the won the treble. Hopefully, I can bring my experience here and help City. [LNB]"At Barca, we weren't surprised we beat United because we knew we were the best team in the competition."[LNB]
