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Man City boss Mancini: Barcelona comparisons too soon

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is unhappy over comparisons with Barcelona.

He insists being compared to Barcelona is too much, too soon - and brings far too much pressure.

Mancini said: "I understand why people are getting excited but it is still early for us.

"Yes, it's our target to improve, to win the Premier League and Champions League in the future.

"But let's see what happens in May. This group of players has only been together for two months and we need time.

"Of course, playing in the Champions League was all part of the project.

"But we are actually in the competition sooner than I thought we would be. The club has bought good players and we worked very hard and for these reasons we deserve to be where we are. But we still need to improve."

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