Vieira: Believes City have edge

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Vieira: City are new Invincibles

Patrick Vieira believes Manchester City have what it takes to lift the Premier League trophy because they are reminiscent of Arsenal’s Invincibles.

Vieira captained the legendary Gunners side which remained unbeaten in the 2003/04 season to earn the league crown.

The Frenchman - who has become City’s football development executive - now claims Roberto Mancini’s team shows the same spirit Arsene Wenger’s charges had when they beat rivals Manchester United to lift the trophy.

“Why this team reminds me of Arsenal is that the focus is there as a team,” Vieira told the Daily Mirror.

“What I really like about this team and makes me remember Arsenal, is the atmosphere in the dressing room.

“There is a group of lads, who have a really strong relationship. They are really friendly and really strong.

“At Arsenal we knew we were good enough to win the league - I believe that is what’s happening at City.”

The former midfield general says City have proven they are better than the Red Devils despite the latter having more experience in winning the Premier League.

He added: “We are a better side than United. When you look at our team and how we played since the start of the season and you look at how United have played since the start of the season, the fact is that we are better than them.

“We’ve got the best goalkeeper in the league, maybe in Europe. I believe Joe Hart is up there with Casillas and Neuer as the best goalkeeper in the world.

“Our back four is working really hard for each other. We have one of the best players in the world with David Silva, and Yaya Toure has also been fantastic for us this season.

“Gareth Barry is playing the best football he has ever played. I believe we have the team to win the league. Every ingredient is there to do it.”