Vieira talks up ‘Super Mario’

(03-12-2010) Patrick Vieira has warned EPL defenders about the prowess in front of goal of Manchester City sensation Mario Balotelli. Vieira, who played alongside ‘Super Mario’ at Inter Milan, has seen the talented 20-year-old Italian net five goals in six games for Manchester City since his £24m switch to Eastlands. "Mario is a class striker. He's somebody who you know will shoot 10 times, hit the target maybe nine times and he will score eight goals,” commented the 34-year-old Vieira on Thursday. "He is a natural finisher. There is no doubt Mario can be one of the best strikers in the world."