By Andy Hampson, Press Association Sport
Published: 23:53 BST, 25 April 2019 | Updated: 23:54 BST, 25 April 2019
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Fernandinho believes Manchester City are showing their champion qualities as they fight 'like animals' to retain the Premier League title.
City returned to the top of the table with a vital victory over rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
The 2-0 win, from what was a crucial game in hand, took City a point above Liverpool with three matches remaining for both sides.
Fernandinho says Manchester City showed champion qualities against Manchester United
It was also their 11th successive league win and came after a similarly important victory over Tottenham, which in turn was a fine response to the disappointment of Champions League elimination.
'We showed the desire in competing for every ball like animals,' said City midfielder Fernandinho. 'I think this is the spirit of a team that wants to be champions.
'It was not just Wednesday - in general every game, especially last Saturday, after the 'defeat' against Tottenham, in the way we played from the first minute.