The countdown has begun. Pep Guardiola’s third Premier League title as Manchester City manager is within his grasp. He rattled off the challenges to come with glee, starting with Wolves here tomorrow. Sunday’s Manchester derby is not far from his thoughts, either.
Twelve games to go now and the next three are at home. For a team who had played eight of their last 10 matches in all competitions away before this victory over a resilient West Ham, it is some form of relief.
‘They are terribly important,’ Guardiola said.