Pep Guardiola said his side did not panic after Newcastle United attempted to stage a late fightback at the Etihad Stadium.
The former Barcelona boss cut a cool and composed figure after the 3-1 win over the Magpies then stated he was looking for 10 more wins from his players to lift the title.
For Newcastle , it will be a nervous finish to the season as they remain engulfed in a relegation battle and hover just above the dropzone.
After the game, Guardiola said: “It was important how we reacted at 2-1, we didn’t panic.
“It’s not how many goals you score, it’s how many chances you create, it’s how many chances your keeper has to save.”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (Image: PA)
Guardiola is now hoping his team stay strong and finish the job in the title race and, speaking to Match of the Day, he said: “We need 10 more wins to be champions, and we’ll try for more points.
“We face these kind of teams – Southampton, West Ham, Bournemouth, who play with the 5-4-1, that’s why it’s so important to attack this kind of team.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City scores his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United (Image: Getty Images Europe)
Meanwhile, Sergio Aguero - whose goals proved the difference once again in this fixture - said after the game: “We’re really happy with the victory. “We needed it after last week. It’s a long season though and we’ve not won anything yet.
“We need to keep going and pushing on to the next game.”
And speaking about his first goal, he said: “Of course it was my goal - I think it touched my hair. It’s mine, sure, 100%!”