City must keep up the heat, says Zabaleta

MANCHESTER City defender Pablo Zabaleta believes a string of victories will heap pressure on leaders and rivals Manchester United in the race for the league title.

Both sides won difficult fixtures at the weekend, retaining United’s seven–point lead. But Zabaleta reckons a decent run of form could see City overtake.

“They have seven points more, but that is not much in this league. There is still a long way before the title is decided.

“We hope United have a few games where they lose some points and we continue on this route, taking three points all the time.”