James Milner has claimed that Manchester City have to win all of their remaining Premier League games following Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Champions City are now nine points behind leaders Manchester United as they failed to beat the Merseysiders at the Etihad Stadium.
"Two points lost today, as we have to pretty much win every game now," Milner told BBC Sport.
"When we are on top of games we should be putting teams to bed. Everyone says how difficult it is to defend your title, but as a player you do not think about it."
City return to league action on Saturday when they travel to Southampton.
