Manchester United defender Chris Smalling wants revenge on Manchester City
Monday 1 April 2013 14:49, UK
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Manchester United defender Chris Smalling admits he is seeking sweet revenge on Manchester City in the FA Cup.
Determined
The Old Trafford mantra all season has been one of ensuring there is no repeat of last season's disappointment and Smalling is determined to seize his chance if it comes along.
"It's drilled into everybody at the club to use the disappointment of last season," he added. "None of us want that feeling again.
"It was horrible and we had all summer to dwell on it. So, it's nice to be in a position now where we can hopefully make it count.
"Everybody finished last season disappointed, but as soon as the first day of pre-season came about, everybody was firing.
"New players came in and we've shown, with our spirit, that we don't want to experience the same feeling again.
"It's about how you react to disappointments and the manager wanted to see that reaction. If I get my chance, then I'm going to take it."
