Manchester : Manchester City are very ambitious to win all the tournaments they participated in this season . In order to reach this ambition , the squad The Citizens have to spend the best of their ability as optimal as possible including against West Ham United in the first leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 .



With the material world class players , Manchester City began to show his strength in the season 2013/2014 this . For the first time they managed to penetrate the Champions League knockout phase , perched on top of the table Premier League , and penetrate the Capital One Cup semifinals . Only in the FA Cup is still stuck in their step because they have diving third round rematch against Blackburn Rovers .

Midfielder Yaya Toure assess material owned by his current team is very competitive . Toure believes Manchester City this season could reach at least two trophies . The presence of Manuel Pellegrini as manager of the team also have a significant influence because it is believed the players . Samir Nasri and David Silva is at its peak performance , it's proof that a great manager Pellegrini . He gives confidence that has huge implications for all people , he respects all the players , even players from both teams , "said Toure told Sky Sports .

Yaya Toure was confident his team would reach at least two trophies this season . With the team and the manager that we have today , I would not be surprised if we won two trophies this season , " said the former Barcelona .

Trophy nearest that can be achieved by the Citizens is Capital One Cup . At least steps rivals Manchester United stayed three steps , two -leg semi-finals and the top match . The third step is very possible for the players met the Citizens exert their best ability . " In order to reach these opportunities we have to give 100 percent of our capabilities in all the matches , " said striker Alvaro Negredo as reported by the Manchester Evening News .

Optimization of the beginning of the first leg semi-final Capital One Cup ( League Cup ) West Ham counter . Negredo opportunities to perform at the top of the party will be even greater if they won a major victory at the Etihad Stadium . Logically big win will make the Citizens could appear relaxed in the second leg to be held at Upton Park on 21 January.

This game is slightly different because it is played over two legs . Hopefully we can show how good we were at home and penetrate the final as desired all City fans , " said Negredo.

The Citizens camps will maximize performance in the cage . They have a fantastic record at home in domestic competition this season . In the Premier League stage , the wealthy teams swept 10 home games . Unmitigated , they scored 38 goals in front of the public - the highest record in the Premier League team of contestants .

In the event the Capital One , The Citizens also demonstrated in stables ferocity . At home to Wigan Atheltic in the third round , last Sept. 24, City poured five goals . It's not impossible goal against West Ham will also be a barn goals .

Pellegrini is still missing striker Sergio " Kun " Aguero injury . But there are still Negredo , who looks increasingly beautiful. Last weekend Negredo contributed one goal against Blackburn before then replied to Scott Dann .

Another figure worth watch is Edin Dzeko . Bosnian Hezergovina striker is always performed brilliantly at Capital One downgraded in the event . Of the three games , the players rumored to leave the crowded has scored four goals . It is possible to lower Pellegrini the duo Negredo and Dzeko as a handyman bang . This duet was revealed when conquering Newcastle United 2-0 in the fourth round at St James Park , Oct. 30 . The two goals are offering the tall duo .

On paper , City clearly superior than West Ham . However , it does not mean the Hammers do not have the potential to make a surprise . Remember , in the quarterfinal round of Sam Allardyce's squad managed to get rid of a strong team of Tottenham Hotspur with a 2-1 victory . Amazingly , it took place in the headquarters of Spurs' White Hart Lane Stadium .

Camp guests also ensures struggled to qualify for the final . " The game against Manchester City is very important . We must unite in order to penetrate the Capital One Cup finals , " said Allardyce , who still has the support of the public to continue to occupy the West Ham manager's chair .