Barry targets perfect finish

MANCHESTER City midfielder Gareth Barry accepts there is now no room for error in the title race.

City regained top spot in the Barclays Premier League by coming from behind to draw 1–1 at Stoke, but the two dropped points could prove crucial.

If City win all their remaining eight games – including the derby against United on April 30 – they will still be crowned champions. For that reasons Barry remains positive.

The 31–year–old said: “We are disappointed because we wanted to win the game but we have got to look at the big picture now and concentrate on the next eight games.

“We were a bit deflated in the dressing room but we have gone a goal down here, which is a really tough place to come, and come back to get a point which keeps us in touching distance.

“It is important now we keep it to no more than three points for when we do play Manchester United.