Manuel Akanji has warned Manchester City to not relaxation on itslaurels after the Premier League champion thrashed Arsenal to grab management of the title race.
Pep Guardiola’s aspect swept to a 4-1 victory on the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, leaving high spot inside touching distance as leaders Arsenal crumble.
Second positioned City is 2 factors behind the Gunners and, with two video games in hand, it’s now favorite to safe its fifth title in six seasons.
But City defender Akanji is aware of there are nonetheless twists and turns in retailer throughout his crew’s ultimate seven league video games, beginning at Fulham on Sunday.
“It was a big game and a massive win for us. It helps us a lot but there’s still so many games to play,” he mentioned.
“Seven games — still 21 points to grab so we can’t relax now on this win. We’ve got to go on Sunday and win the next game against Fulham.”
City has gained 12 of its final 13 video games in all competitions, together with seven successive league victories.
In distinction, Arsenal has blown the eight-point lead it held at first of April after 4 video games and not using a win.
City’s third victory over Arsenal in simply over three months underlined the gulf in high quality between the groups.
Akanji feels City’s expertise of success within the latter half of the marketing campaign has come to the fore.
The Switzerland worldwide, who signed from Borussia Dortmund in September, mentioned: “The whole team played really good and had a really good team performance over 90 minutes.
“We were strong in the duels, we were good with the ball and that was different to the game at the Emirates.
“Then we used our chances and we played well defensively and I think that’s the key to these wins, (as is) the experience that the guys in the locker room have.
“They won three championships in the last four and the experience that they bring into the team, and for me also as a player to come into the team, helps.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com