Yaya Toure, Edin Dzeko, Raheem Sterling and Sergio Agüero have all stepped up with huge goals at Selhurst Park for Manchester City in previous title run-in’s – so it is now time for a member of the current crop to do the same.
After City’s sensational derby day win, there was a certain sense of relief that Pep Guardiola’s side had put behind them a shaky run of form.
There was only one defeat to Spurs that actually rocked the boat, but further performances against Everton and Peterborough United were far from convincing.
The Blues had found their groove again and swatted aside their local rivals, with the Reds barely laying a glove on the defending champions.
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