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Rio sounds City warning

08 Sep 2009 - 11:36:44

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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester City that money doesn't guarantee success.

Ferdinand, who remains the most expensive defender in British football following his £30million signing from Leeds United in 2002, does not expect City to be instantly competitive despite their £100million summer spending spree.

Instead the England defender believes the Old Trafford club will remain the dominant force in Manchester this season.

"City have loyal supporters that have been crying out for success. They haven't had it, but maybe now they think their time has come with all the money invested," he said.

"But money doesn't buy success sometimes. It can do, as you've seen at Chelsea, but they started from finishing fourth, fifth and third in the league.

"City are starting from a different position, so time will tell how successful they will be.

"If they win something this season, then good luck to them. But hopefully we'll be the ones winning big trophies."