The Manchester United talisman believes that the Citizens won’t be able to defend their title, owing to their inexperience at the top level.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Mancini’s troops recorded a famous win over their cross-town rivals and secured the title on goal difference on the very last match day. Possessing a squad filled to the brim with prime talents, the Blues are favourites to retain their crown, despite
the recent surge of signings in the Premier League.
United and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863, who look certain to spice up the English top flight next season.
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson, in particular, is determined to get the better of his ‘Noisy Neighbours’ and has already stated his desire to win back the League once again.
Now http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 has followed up on that and having won the trophy on countless occasions, he knows how difficult it can be to repeat the feat and enjoy success on a regular basis.
The striker claims that City are simply not used to the winning factor and won’t be able to defend their achievements following an impressive campaign.
“It’ll be a different situation for them, something they’ve never experienced before. But we know all about when you’re trying to defend your trophy. We know that over the years everyone has tried to raise their game when they play Manchester United.
“City being champions, they’ll have to face that now obviously. We know how hard you have to work to try and win it back but hopefully, come the end of the season, we’ll have it back. City have got some great players and Chelsea have spent a lot of money,
so it’ll be a close-run thing,” Rooney said.
Manchester United kick-off the 2012/13 term with a difficult away trip to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 at Goodison Park, but owing to the Merseysider’s well documented slow starts, the Reds are likely to come out on top with a win and get things started with on a high.
Meanwhile, reigning champions City play newly promoted side Southampton after taking on Chelsea in the Community Shield.
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