Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was happy to test their squad depth for victory over Leicester.
Guardiola says he is just relieved his players returned from the break fit and well.
Asked if it was a big win, he said: “Yeah a lot. All the managers think the same - after the international break, how will my players be injured?
“All these players proved again how consistent they are. The run of games we have won in the last months – I am very pleased.
“We need four more victories to win the title. Now we rest and Dortmund is the next one."
The City boss also revealed he took the decision to rest weary legs that had played up to three games in a week for their national sides.
In doing so, it offered game time for players who hadn't travelled in the last fortnight.
“Yesterday the players came back and I spoke to some of them and some were tired - three games in 10 days, they travel a lot," he said.
“So we tried to put on as many fresh legs as possible today. Except Nathan Ake, the rest of the players were in Manchester.
“The players who didn't play the last game on international duty were ready to play.
“We were more patient against Leicester than the game at Etihad in September because they defend so well.
“It's a good victory and another step."
