Vieira targets Tottenham victory

02 May 2010 18:03
Patrick Vieira is desperate to put one over on his old foes Tottenham and help secure Champions League football for Manchester City.[LNB] Vieira, 33, was one of City's best players as they saw off Aston Villa 3-1 on Saturday and is now looking forward to Tottenham's visit on Wednesday.[LNB]The former Gunners midfielder says he will relish being the target of Spurs fans' abuse at Eastlands - a win for the visitors will guarantee fourth spot for them but if City emerge victorious they should secure the place.[LNB]Vieira said: "It would be fantastic to beat them. I expect to get a bad reception from their fans but if we win the game that will be fine for me.[LNB]"It's always exciting to play against Tottenham but the focus will be on the three points.[LNB]"We are really close, we are getting there and I really believe with the help we have had from the fans we can do it against Spurs.[LNB]"The last two games can decide the whole season, so we've been working really hard and it would be a fantastic achievement for everyone at the club to play Champions League football."[LNB]Vieira admitted to having felt frustrated at his lack of opportunities since joining City in January but insists he is back close to his best.[LNB]He added: "I'm quite happy with my own performance. I feel like since I arrived at the club it has been quite a frustrating time.[LNB]"Hopefully I can keep playing like that and help the team achieve what they deserve.[LNB]"It was a great team performance against Villa, and we can be really proud. We had a difficult start but overall we controlled the game and deserved to win."[LNB]

Source: Team_Talk