Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was pleased with victory at Burnley.
The 2-0 win saw City return to the Premier League leadership.
Guardiola said: “We came here to win the game and we did it. You never know what's going to happen after an international break. The pitch was difficult because the grass was so high but we adapted.
"The goal after five minutes was important but we still had to play 85 more. In the 2nd half they pushed more, they went 4-4-2 and they were more aggressive. It was made more complicated by the fact we couldn't score the third goal.
"Being in a position to fight for the title is so nice - you want to arrive in April and May fighting for them. This is why we've fought for the last 10/11 months. It's a busy week - first we'll think about Atletico Madrid and then after that we'll think about Liverpool."
He also stated: "We're many years playing in these types of games. We scored early on so that helped us a lot. But the game is never finished until you score the third or fourth.
"The pitch was so difficult because the grass was high, no water and everything was so slow. But we did well and won the game.
"The next Premier League game we will play against Liverpool so we know they are going to win almost all the games - hopefully not the next one - but we will try to do the same. It's Atletico Madrid next, then Liverpool.
"When Raheem Sterling comes back from the national team he is full of confidence. The numbers...and he is never injured, like Riyad Mahrez, so they play consistently.
"People say experience when you are old but it works when you get good lessons and you learn from them. What you have done in the past doesn't mean it will happen again. Every game will be like this. We need to play these games with this target and we will try.
"When you arrive in May challenging to lift the title it means you have had an incredible season. Being here is because we work a lot and we have done that every single season. That is a lot of credit for the whole organisation. We will fight. The opponent is so tough and good but they said we will make a proper battle and we accept that."
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