Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola saw his side return to the top of the Premier League on Wednesday night, as goals from Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus ensured all three points went to the Citizens.
Though City displayed few characteristics of a typical Guardiola side in midweek, the result meant the Sky Blues are the first to reach 20 wins in the Premier League this season and have put the ball back in Liverpool's court ahead of this weekend's crop of fixtures.
With City set to play five more games before the end of the month, Guardiola was quick to highlight the importance of Wednesday's win and has hailed his team's mentality amid their recent hectic run.