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Sven praises Citizens pair

31 Dec 2007 - 09:40:27

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Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson was full of praise for central defensive duo Richard Dunne and Micah Richards after the 0-0 draw with Liverpool.

The pair kept out the Reds to preserve City's unbeaten home record, with Eriksson thankful for the efforts of his defensive pair.

He said: "I don't know if they are the best (in the Premier League) because it is very difficult to compare, but I wouldn't change them with anyone.

"Richard has been around for a long time, but he is only 28 and Micah is still 19, which is fantastic.

"Throughout the season our defence has been very good and both Richard and Micah are really important to us.

"I don't know if it was Richard's best performance for Manchester City, but it was an extremely good one. He is a good player and our captain and he showed the way forward.

"He is a very important member of our dressing room. He has been here for a long time and it is good to have someone like that around the club.

"Not only is he a good footballer, he is a very sensible person, which is what you require from a captain."