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Joe Bray

PSG superstar Neymar sends warning to Man City ahead of Champions League meeting

Paris Saint-Germain will do everything in their power to stop Manchester City in their quest for a maiden Champions League title, Neymar says.

Having lost the final last season to Bayern Munich, PSG exacted revenge by knocking out the holders over two legs in the quarter-finals in a superb tie. PSG had previously beaten Barcelona and will undoubtedly be a difficult test for City.

While Neymar admits City will cause as many problems for PSG as they can inflict on the Blues, the Brazilian said everyone at the French champions is focussed on reaching a second Champions League final in a row - and this time going one better.

He said: "It will be a tight game, they're a great team to play. Will be a tough game like the previous one and we'll try to play as good as we can. I feel great, I feel happy. I will do everything to lead the team tomorrow towards the final.

"The team has grown and improved. There's a reason why PSG is part of the top six teams, we really want to win the Champions League, last year we lost the final. This year we've really improved and have worked a lot to keep improving.

"We're playing better and better. Last year we were second, this year we will do everything to win. Lots of things happen, technically and with the staff. We're working and working towards victory. At the beginning of the season I said my main goal was the Champions League. We have to keep working in order to win this season."

In a warning to City, Neymar said everyone at PSG will leave nothing on the pitch as they look to stop Pep Guardiola's side.

"I arrived here, we all know they've had some difficulties [in the Champions League previously]. We overcame them, today I work, I've always been professional even though some people may have talked wrongly about me. I've always been hustling on the pitch.

"This season we're back in the semi-finals, we've beaten Bayern, we'll do everything in our power to beat Manchester [City]. I feel well, psychologically, mentally, I'll do everything I can professionally speaking just to win this game."

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