Dunne kicks off 2005 ‘in best form ever’

Liam Mackey

"I think I am in the best form of my career at the moment," says the 25 year old Dubliner, "and that I believe is because the team is doing better this season."

Having put his past disciplinary problems firmly behind him, Dunne has missed only one game for City since October 2003, and formed a formidable center-half partnership with Sylvain Distin at the City of Manchester Stadium. But Dunne is also quick to praise the defensive contribution of the club's oft-criticised goalkeeper.