Marton Fulop’s City fillip

MARTON FULOP claims he can rescue Manchester City’s Champions League dream despite his recent inactivity.

MARTON FULOP: Surprised by City call

Sunderland goalkeeper Fulop has been drafted in for the final three games of the campaign to replace the injured Shay Given.

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His season has been finished by a shoulder problem and City were not allowed to bring Joe Hart back from Birmingham, leaving them with only Gunnar Nielsen from the Faroe Islands.

Fulop has not played since Sunderland’s 7-2 hammering at Chelsea in January, while City have games against Aston Villa, Spurs and West Ham to seal a place in the Champions League. Fulop said: “I got the call out of the blue on Tuesday and was happy to come and help.

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“ I’m ready if I’m selected. I came here to do a job for the club and I’m confident I can do that. I feel good. City have top quality defenders and it is a fantastic team, so I’m not worried.”

City’s Vladimir Weiss, on loan at Bolton, has vowed to leave a dent in Tottenham’s top-four hopes when he plays against them on Saturday.

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He said: “I’ll be doing everything I can against Spurs. Stopping them will help City and it would be incredible if I scored a goal that eventually helped us reach the Champions League.”

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