Former Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has identified the three main qualities the club needs to show in their final four Premier League fixtures.
Vieira ended an illustrious playing career at City, making 46 appearances in 2010-11, and is no stranger to winning the Premier League.
The former Arsenal man lifted the trophy three times during his time in North London, and was part of the City team to win the FA Cup in 2011.
Vieira also won Serie A five times with AC Milan and Inter Milan, so knows the pressures of a title challenge inside out.
Now manager of Nice in Ligue 1, Vieira said whoever is victorious in the title race between City and Liverpool must show mental resilience in the remaining league fixtures.
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He told Sky Sports News that squad depth is another important factor - something City manager Pep Guardiola has reiterated throughout the season.
Vieira said: “I think it [the difference in the final stretch of the season] is having all the players fit and ready to play. I think squad numbers are quite important going into the end.”
“I think [being] calm, composed, and concentrated on what matters is really important as well, and I think it is about managing the pressure. Because the more close you get to the end, the more pressure you will have on your shoulders.
“I think the team that will be more calm will have more chance of winning the title.”
City face Manchester United, Burnley, Leicester and Brighton in their remaining fixtures, while Liverpool will play Huddersfield, Newcastle and Wolves.
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