Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 18:19:33 GMT
Can Manchester City keep up recent form and win the Premiership?
After seeing his Wolves side win 1-0 at home to Everton this afternoon, manager Craig Rathey turned up the pressure ahead of next weeks clash with league leaders, Man City.
Rathey said "City had a remarkable end to the season last year, climbing up the table as new manager Billy Black took over, and have continued this form with a fantastic start to this season. They've signed some world class players, but I'm not afraid of them."
When questioned about his sides chances of beating City next turn, Rathey replied "I don't see why we can't? We ended Aston Villa's unbeaten run last season before they became champions, and we've beaten them again along side Tottenham and Everton in the last 3games."
1. Man. City 8 6 2 0 14 5 20 +9
2. Wolves 8 5 2 1 12 4 17 +8
3. Doncaster 8 4 2 2 12 4 14 +8
4. Millwall 8 4 2 2 15 9 14 +6
5. Chelsea 8 3 3 2 9 7 12 +2
6. Everton 8 3 2 3 17 13 11 +4
7. Man. United 8 2 5 1 9 6 11 +3
8. Aston Villa 8 3 2 3 12 11 11 +1
9. Tottenham 8 3 1 4 11 13 10 -2
10. Fulham 8 3 1 4 11 15 10 -4
11. Cardiff City 8 0 2 6 10 23 2 -13
12. Blackburn 8 0 0 8 6 28 0 -22
"The league table doesn't lie, Man City are top of the league on merit. But then again, neither does the trophy cabinet lie..." Rathey added.
Man City's Empty Trophy Cabinet
"City were Runner-Ups for the Carling Cup in season 1 with Stuart Robertson, losing to no other team than ourselves - the board must be losing patience and can Mr Black deliever?" Rathey questioned.
A few of Wolves many trophies
Rathey refused to get drawn into the 'bet' between Man City and Everton about who will finish higher, but took time to point out that neither manager had the confidence in their side to finish above Wolves at the start of the season.
Wolves face a stern test at home to league new boys Millwall next week, with Man City meeting Everton in what will be a highly anticipated match.
Rathey closed his press conference by admitting "City will be a hard game away from home and I have the utmost respect for what their manager is doing - but we're doing all right away from home and will be prepared for anything they dare to throw at us."