Leroy Sane says Manchester City's derby victory against Manchester United will give them a huge confidence boost as they seek to fend off Liverpool and wrap up the Premier League title.
City are now clear favourites to win the top flight after moving back to the summit with their 2-0 victory at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
The champions, who have won their past 11 league games, are a point ahead of Liverpool with three matches remaining for both clubs.
The derby was seen as the toughest hurdle left for City as they bid to become the first side to retain the title in a decade.
"If you have this late a derby and you win this big game, it gives you a lot of confidence, especially when you have just three games left to play, " said Sane, who came off the bench to score City's second goal.
"Every one of us wants to do the back to back. We're really happy about this win because it is the derby, a special game, and also really important for the Premier League."
The German winger said: "Like we did all season (we must) stay focused. Now we just have to rest and then focus again for Burnley. The last three games won't be easy at all."
Bernardo Silva made the breakthrough in the 54th minute and Sane doubled the lead
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