SAMIR NASRI is willing Manchester United to win their next six games — to set up a sensational Premier League 'final' on April 30.
Manchester City sit a point behind the champions with just nine games remaining of what promises to be an epic title race.
Sky Blues midfielder Nasri helped his side keep the pressure on their neighbours with his late winner against Chelsea at the Etihad on Wednesday night.
And the Frenchman has warned United that City will be snapping at their heels right the way through to May 13.
But the footballing powerhouses are due to meet each other at the Etihad three games from the end of the season in a potential Prem decider on Monday, April 30.
Former Arsenal ace Nasri said: “Coming from behind to beat Chelsea was a signal to United that we are here and we will be here until the end.
“You know what, I hope they win all their games and that we win all of ours, so we can play a final here.
“It will be fantastic for the fans — and for us as well.
“It will be more interesting for everyone if they win all of their games. I know Manchester United will be there until the end.
“Even if I said I hope they will lose, sometimes you have to be realistic.
“I don't think they will lose too many games.
“First of all, because they don't have any really difficult games left to play.
“Secondly, because they have experience of that type of game.
“I am sure we can win the last nine games. It's as simple as that.
“If we do it, we will be Premier League champions.”
Nasri turned in his best display in a City shirt just when they needed him most against Chelsea.
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Nasri says he is benefiting from the care and attention shown to him by the City boss — and even referred to him as a father figure.
He added: “I am someone who works with love. I like to have a dad with me, then I can give everything.
“That is what I am starting to feel here. Everyone is giving me the confidence — the owners and the manager.
“He is the same age as my father so maybe he is the dad that I need here.
“I can't say I will be like Iniesta — it would be silly to say that. But I can do my own thing.
“At the moment Xavi and Iniesta are on top. But I am 24. I know that if I have confidence, I can get better.”
One look at the league table shows why Nasri's decision to quit Arsenal in the summer is looking to be the right one.
City are 14 points ahead of the Gunners and the French ace is relishing being part of the title race after his three seasons at the Emirates without a trophy.
He said: “I play football to play in these types of games, since I was a kid.
“I love football. On Wednesday, when you see the atmosphere, the crowd and the football both teams played — everyone wants to play in this kind of game.
“You have to do something special in this kind of game.”
After the 2-1 win over Chelsea, City can expect a very different type of test tomorrow when they go to the Britannia to face Stoke.
Nasri said: “We have to play our football if we want to beat them.
“If we try to play like them we won't win, because they are the best at doing it.
“They put the ball in the air and fight but we have different qualities.
“If we play the same game that we played at home against them, we will beat them.”
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