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'It's been a constant fight' - Laporte on how Man City beat Liverpool to title

The Etihad Stadium defender has been a key figure for manager Pep Guardiola, playing more games than anyone other than goalkeeper Ederson

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pinpointed his team's consistency as the key to beating Liverpool in the Premier League title race.

The Blues edged their Merseyside rivals by a single point in an engrossing tussle for the crown.

And though the battle was nip and tuck for most of the season, City maintained their composure to get the job done in the closing weeks of the season.

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The Frenchman, 24, told the Manchester Evening News: “I think the key factor has been our consistency, being always focused 100 per cent, don't make many mistakes and make the most of our opportunities.