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Man City's Mancini: We cannot relax until the final whistle is blown

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists his side will not rest until the final minute of the final game of the season has been played. The Eastlands club are currently in a good position to play Champions League football next season following their 2-1 home win over West Ham United yesterday and still have the FA Cup final to play along with four more league matches.

Mancini knows just how important it is for his players to focus on the remaining five matches so they can finally take home some silverware as well as book their spot in Europe's premier club competition next campaign.

"We can only relax after May 22, not before," Mancini said.

"We should try to get the maximum number of points that we can.

"I think after what we have done, we deserve to be in the Champions League, but we have another four games - it is not finished.

"We are not under pressure, but we know we have a big chance.

"Our target at the start of the season was the Champions League and now, we are in a good way.

"We are in fourth position and have seven points over Tottenham and Liverpool - and we will play the FA Cup final (against Stoke on May 14)."

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