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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he believes Sunday’s clash with Newcastle will be harder than Monday night’s game against Manchester United.
City overcame their fierce local rivals 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium to take them top of the Premier League on goal difference.
They now travel to St James’s Park on Sunday and the Italian has revealed he expects a sterner test than the derby.
‘Newcastle will be our hardest game, harder than United,’ said Mancini.
Newcastle beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge last night to give them a great chance of finishing the season in a Champions League place and Mancini had praised manager Alan Pardew for the job he has done this season.
‘They have had a fantastic season, are playing to get into the Champions League, and their manager is one of the best managers in England. It will be a tough game.’
Mancini has also reminded fans that the title is not yet won and urged them to keep a level head as the season enters its penultimate weekend.
'We were happy for the crowd on Monday night but it is important our supporters do not think it is finished.
‘We need to be very calm. We need to concentrate on the next game, work well, and recover. The message is to keep calm, like one and two weeks ago. Nothing has changed.’
