Pablo Zabaleta has claimed that Manchester City must win all of their remaining games this season if they are to reclaim the Premier League title.
The champions are currently seven points behind leaders Manchester United following Tuesday's 3-0 win over Stoke City.
"It's a good three points to carry on and we know that we are under pressure because we need to win every game," Zabaleta told reporters.
"We know we are seven points behind United so it's going to be very tough, but keeping positive and keeping working is the key to catching United."
The Blues are in FA Cup action on Saturday as they host Championship side Watford at the Etihad Stadium.
