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Manchester City's table-topping form has impressed Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart but despite acknowledging that Roberto Mancini's men are the favorites, the Dutchman believes that managing egos will be a challenge at the Eastlands.

Van der Vaart could not manage to enjoy a break-through during his time at Spanish giants Real Madrid and although the 28-year old has been terrific since moving to White Hart Lane, he believes that rediscovering peak form may not have been possible at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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