Redknapp Says Pressure Is On Man City

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says the pressure is on Manchester City ahead of Wednesday's potentially decisive clash in the race for fourth place.

A win will put Spurs in the Champions League, but if City triumph they will be favourites to secure the final spot.

"At the start of the year we felt if anyone was going to break in the top four, it would be City," he said.

But City boss Roberto Mancini countered: "There is no pressure. It is a football match, not a war."

Rather than feel burdened by the pressure of the occasion at a sell-out Eastlands,

Mancini has urged his players to see the game as an opportunity to "change the history of the club".

"Being in the Champions League would allow us to progress. It is important for the club and everyone here," added Mancini.

"Wednesday's game will probably decide where we finish this season. If we win we have probably a 70-80% of getting fourth."

Victory for Spurs will guarantee them at least fourth place in the Premier League, and a first appearance in the qualifying stages of the Champions League.

Meanwhile, a draw would still leave Spurs' destiny in their own hands for the final-day trip to Burnley. But if City win, they will travel to West Ham on the final day knowing that matching Spurs' result will see them finish in the top four.