FAILURE'S TO LAUNCH

Finishing last season empty-handed has given City the fear and knowledge needed for more glory says Dias

- BY JEREMY CROSS

RUBEN DIAS admits the fear of more failure is driving Man City's desire to become Premier League champions again.

Pep Guardiola's side had to watch on as Liverpool replaced them as kings of English football last season. And to make matters even worse, City's miserable campaign was compounded by the fact they failed to win a single piece of silverware.

Dias knows the standards fell well below those expected of them under Guardiola.

And the defender admits the consequences of failing again are inspiring them to make amends.

City will face a stern test of their newfound resolve today, when they travel to face title rivals Arsenal at The Emirates.

But Dias said: "I wouldn't say so much that we have something to prove.

"It's more that we want to win. We are very aware of what happened last season, and I feel like, in a way, that's a good fear.