Manchester City's players had no time to reflect on going top of the Premier League table as they were back on the training ground on Thursday, busy preparing for their next big game.
Victory over Everton on Wednesday night saw City rise above title rivals Liverpool on goal difference, albeit having played a game more.
But rather than ease off the pedal, City are revelling in their momentum and boss Pep Guardiola is keen to harness the confidence and belief in every training session.
Gabriel Jesus, one of the scorers at Goodison Park, wore a big smile despite the drizzly conditions in Manchester as City's players switch their attentions to the visit of Chelsea on Sunday.
The match will act as something of a dress rehearsal for the Carabao Cup final two weeks later but with nothing to separate Liverpool and City right now, Guardiola will know his side cannot afford to drop any more points between now and the season finale.
When City lost to Newcastle at the end of January, Liverpool had the chance to stretch their lead at the top to seven points, only to draw their next two matches and allow Guardiola's side back in.
Wins over Arsenal and Everton this week have been pivotal and has changed the complexion of the title race with some fans sensing Liverpool could create an insurmountable gap just a few weeks ago.
Jesus, speaking to the club's media team after victory over Everton, insists there is a real desire in the City squad to retain the title - a feat no team has managed since Manchester United in 2007-08 and 2008-09.
'Everyone won the game, because we knew it was going to be a difficult game,' the Brazilian striker said.
'We need to work hard and tonight we went onto the pitch to win the game because we want to win the title again.
'I think we really want to play well every single game and win the games and of course the Premier League because it's an amazing league. We love football, so we go onto the pitch to play well and win the title.
Liverpool host Bournemouth at Anfield on Saturday and know if they avoid defeat they will return to the summit with 12 games to go.
Feebdlnosu
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rest Bernardo silva, too weak play at wing side. lost a lot of ball and not able create chance from corners.. Keep De Bruyne in, good control ball, find empty place allow team mate pass ball and create big chance to score.
Shadownet
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hahahaha max u can do is to remain a local champion .if u want to boast then extend to ucl too .but as we speak Liverpool is ahead n got the advantage n so difficult for u to out smart a mountain in England n Europe on the name of liverpol
we are local champions, but u are local Losers ππππ Trophyless for over a decade.....Shame πππ
Shadownet
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I'm Liverpool n city can't measure with me in anyway. we got no match .U can't even measure with Aston villa, Blackburn, nor Wigan
Try winning a tea cup πππTrophyless for more than a decade πππ
kunanik
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Yeobcopry
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hard training session, keep fighting team an d league is urs#citizen
mopcdkmrt
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when Chelsea ,United top the epl you feel in in the ucl that there is a leader from england, when Liverpool appears in first four u feel in the ucl that there's someone from England but when city tops the epl u don't even think there is an English leader in the ucl .City still needs atleast 15years to mature in football status n ambitions .
lol
Yezdlopsty
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It's good to face Chelsea over the weekend while smiling.
chaherchah
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I'm so proud to see mahrez concentrating on his training.go on boy. you will never walk alone we're all behind u
Diaaclmpru
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fiycdopuyz
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we are currently concerned about the current 2018/19 season, so your 15 years crap doesn't make sense at all, just admit you're a sorry hater and move on
talk about just three years back and tell me ur stand as barca
Ruhbdosu
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mahrez looks like he is lost .chill Boy best yet to come
KMelvin
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when Chelsea ,United top the epl you feel in in the ucl that there is a leader from england, when Liverpool appears in first four u feel in the ucl that there's someone from England but when city tops the epl u don't even think there is an English leader in the ucl .City still needs atleast 15years to mature in football status n ambitions .
we are currently concerned about the current 2018/19 season, so your 15 years crap doesn't make sense at all, just admit you're a sorry hater and move on
fiycdopuyz
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Liverpool 'Was' a great team. we fully agree with that but that was then, things have changed now so stop bragging about things that happened almost 30 years ago and you keep celebrating the final you didn't even win, those are the signs of the small team
U barca can't match liverpool .in as much as u'll want to talk about two years back it means I also got the right to talk bout 30years back. Barcelona can't match liverpool.we got a 125years history get it.I was bound for 10years from European competition but u still there to come behind to meet me at 5 ucls.so stay quiet n respect the reds history .little pipe
fiycdopuyz
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what have you won since 2011 to 2019 compared to Man City?
if u want history come out plain let's compare put points together btwn city n Liverpool if only u will have the courage .
Sehbdlnosu
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when Chelsea ,United top the epl you feel in in the ucl that there is a leader from england, when Liverpool appears in first four u feel in the ucl that there's someone from England but when city tops the epl u don't even think there is an English leader in the ucl .City still needs atleast 15years to mature in football status n ambitions .
Liverpool 'Was' a great team. we fully agree with that but that was then, things have changed now so stop bragging about things that happened almost 30 years ago and you keep celebrating the final you didn't even win, those are the signs of the small team
dobabks
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I'm Liverpool n city can't measure with me in anyway. we got no match .U can't even measure with Aston villa, Blackburn, nor Wigan
what have you won since 2011 to 2019 compared to Man City?
huaknuy
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last year I was a finalist in the ucl n now I'm challenging u in the league n I white washed u in the quarter finals . .so tell me who got a better performance btwn city n liverpolol.
You didn't win anything last year,so we are far much better
fiycdopuyz
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as long as we are the new rulers in England that's all that matters,we are the best in England,keep your history with yourselves
last year I was a finalist in the ucl n now I'm challenging u in the league n I white washed u in the quarter finals . .so tell me who got a better performance btwn city n liverpolol.
huaknuy
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hahahaha max u can do is to remain a local champion .if u want to boast then extend to ucl too .but as we speak Liverpool is ahead n got the advantage n so difficult for u to out smart a mountain in England n Europe on the name of liverpol
as long as we are the new rulers in England that's all that matters,we are the best in England,keep your history with yourselves
fiycdopuyz
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this is City's era,we must boast ourselves,we are the champions and until the season is over.
hahahaha max u can do is to remain a local champion .if u want to boast then extend to ucl too .but as we speak Liverpool is ahead n got the advantage n so difficult for u to out smart a mountain in England n Europe on the name of liverpol
huaknuy
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all what u will say about last year will be the past .jusy so I know every one got the rigjt to be happy proud about his/her past.
this is City's era,we must boast ourselves,we are the champions and until the season is over.
fiycdopuyz
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who is the champion of England then
all what u will say about last year will be the past .jusy so I know every one got the rigjt to be happy proud about his/her past.
huaknuy
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I'm surprise u are bosting of the past too .Hahaha
who is the champion of England then
fiycdopuyz
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Man City of course
I'm surprise u are bosting of the past too .Hahaha
huaknuy
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who won the league lastyear
Man City of course
fiycdopuyz
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all those teams you've mentioned are history now,the new leader was born in England,and that's City alone,it is our time,you've had yours as well,so just let us enjoy this moment before the next one arrives
who won the league lastyear
huaknuy
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when Chelsea ,United top the epl you feel in in the ucl that there is a leader from england, when Liverpool appears in first four u feel in the ucl that there's someone from England but when city tops the epl u don't even think there is an English leader in the ucl .City still needs atleast 15years to mature in football status n ambitions .
all those teams you've mentioned are history now,the new leader was born in England,and that's City alone,it is our time,you've had yours as well,so just let us enjoy this moment before the next one arrives
fiycdopuyz
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Free to talk, I feel your jealousy ππππ Leave us and the 15yrs we are OK winning, while u talk about us with nothing for u to win πππππ
I'm Liverpool n city can't measure with me in anyway. we got no match .U can't even measure with Aston villa, Blackburn, nor Wigan
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Shadownet
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when Chelsea ,United top the epl you feel in in the ucl that there is a leader from england, when Liverpool appears in first four u feel in the ucl that there's someone from England but when city tops the epl u don't even think there is an English leader in the ucl .City still needs atleast 15years to mature in football status n ambitions .
Free to talk, I feel your jealousy ππππ Leave us and the 15yrs we are OK winning, while u talk about us with nothing for u to win πππππ
Shadownet
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There can only be one Champion and that's Manchester.....but the Blue one πππ
Nenansz
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Liverpool is so bad
JuniorGunnerβ’β’β’
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fiycdopuyz
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when Chelsea ,United top the epl you feel in in the ucl that there is a leader from england, when Liverpool appears in first four u feel in the ucl that there's someone from England but when city tops the epl u don't even think there is an English leader in the ucl .City still needs atleast 15years to mature in football status n ambitions .