According to Opta, Manchester City now have a 95.11 per cent chance of finishing in the top five. They have, on paper, the easiest run in of their positional rivals as they do not face another team in the top seven before the end of the season.

Both sides pressed for a winner in the second half but the game looked like it was heading for a draw that would have arguably suited both sides, until a late, late Matheus Nunes goal sealed three vital points for Manchester City, a result that takes them up to third place.