Source: Eurosport
Hughes happy to rattle Ferguson
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes admits he finds it "amusing" that his club are getting under the skin of Sir Alex Ferguson.[LNB] Ferguson believes City have become cocky and arrogant following a influx of new money that has allowed Hughes to invest heavily in his squad. United veteran's supremo has also been angered by a poster of Carlos Tevez that stated "Welcome to Manchester" after he switched colours in the summer.[LNB] Hughes, who hopes to add to his former boss's displeasure by winning the bragging rights in the derby against Manchester United on Sunday, said: "It does seem to have upset Sir Alex for some reason. We take it as a little bit of flattery because maybe in recent years City have not affected the thinking of Manchester United. Possibly that has changed now."[LNB] He added: "I am sure Sir Alex is sick and tired of people sticking a microphone under his nose and asking him about Man City rather than Man Utd. That has not happened in recent years.[LNB] "I can understand why he gets a bit irritated by it. That's quite amusing from my point of view." [LNB] Hughes dismisses suggestions that City - chasing a fifth successive victory - could become widely unpopular because of their wealth and collective attitude.[LNB] Hughes said: "All we are trying to do is make this football club better and stronger. If that irritates people, then we cannot do anything about someone's reaction. [LNB] "We try to go about our business in a correct way. Surely everyone must want a challenge from somewhere. [LNB] "For too long the top four has been set in stone. Maybe we should be given a little bit of encouragement in that regard.[LNB] "When you start winning games and are in a position to be strong people's opinion of you can change. I think with the nature of the football we produce we will gain fans along the way because we try and play in right way as we are attack-minded."
