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AVB blasts Man City's 'Italian standards'

ESPN staff
February 28, 2012
Chelsea beat Manchester City in the Premier League before Christmas © PA Photos
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Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has attacked Manchester City for their style of football and their policy of extravagant spending.

The under-fire Chelsea boss is expected to be highly active in the transfer market himself this summer - provided he is still in a job - as he continues on his mission to rebuild the Blues' squad. On Monday, he hinted at a move for striker Hulk, who he worked with whilst in charge at Porto last season.

The Stamford Bridge outfit have struggled in recent weeks, increasing the pressure on Villas-Boas, and recorded only their first win in six matches when they overcame Bolton 3-0 at the weekend.

Villas-Boas will be looking to overhaul Manchester City, the current Premier League leaders, next season - but he has hinted at a lack of respect for the methods they have employed under Italian boss Roberto Mancini who, until this season, was often criticised for employing negative tactics.

"I refuse to build a team like City," Villas-Boas said. "I don't like the standards of their football. City are an Italian team and they follow the Italian standards."

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