Vincent Kompany : We'll be doing our best to win our remaining games

"We needed this win to help restore everyone's confidence”

"There are another 24 points to play for and we have to do our best to get as many wins as we can.”

"Can we win them all? Of course we can but we know that even if we do, it might not be enough because there are no guarantees, but we will be doing our best.”

"We needed to put some things right today and I think we did that. We are team who only wants to win games so this victory was very important.”

"Football is very simple - if you win, you're the best, if you lose, you're no good. All I can say us we'll be doing our best to win our remaining games and see where that takes us."

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Fernando : The City fans haven’t seen the best of me

“We played very well that day but they have changed their coach since that game and they have improved a lot so it won’t be the same as last time,” said Fernando.

“I enjoyed that game because I scored my first goal, but I can still give the team a lot more because I don’t think I’ve been anywhere near my best this season.

“I think after one season in the Premier League, you will see the best of me because I will have one year in the Premier League under my belt and I know the pace, physicality and power of football in this county much better.”

 “I have a specific job in the team so goals are not necessarily what is expected of me, but I hope to chip in with a few more next year.

“Only by winning each week can we create pressure on them – every time we drop points we are making it easy for them so now, with only the Premier League to think about, we have to go for it and try and win all our remaining matches. It won’t be easy bit we can do it if we focus and play to our optimum levels.”

“The City fans haven’t seen the best of me,”

“I like it Manchester – it’s very different here but I’m very happy and next season, I will know my team-mates better and you will see the best of me.”

“I can’t think about playing for Brazil until I show my best form for City, so playing for my country can only happen if I’m playing well here. Right now, nothing else matters.”

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Manuel Pellegrini : It is very difficult to beat Barcelona, especially with Messi

About the League

“We all want to continue in the Champions League , but we need to improve in Europe. In the last two years we have improved because we have qualified for the last 16. In both of those years we have played against Barcelona, but in the other years we didn’t qualify past the group stage.”

“Maybe it was not our best chance to continue in Europe this year because we have important restrictions on the amount of players and amount of money we can spend, so it was a difficult year for our team in that sense.”

“But I think if we weren’t drawn against Barcelona we might have had a chance to continue.”

About the Game

“We lost against a better team, without doubt. It is very difficult to beat Barcelona, especially with Messi,”

 “In the first half we lost too many easy balls, we have technical players and we must keep more of the ball. However, I think Barcelona played very, very well which is why we didn’t create many chances in the first half. “

"We needed to score two goals and we thought it might happen had we scored the penalty. That was a very important moment because we had 15 minutes more to play.”

“In the second half we created more when we had to take the risk to go forward but I think in the first half we could have done better with the ball.”

“Maybe we can think about what would have happened if we had scored the penalty but we didn’t and finally they won the game.”

About the Tactics

“In the four games we have played against Barcelona we have played with four different formations, so it is not a problem. The problem is the performance.”

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JOE HART : THE REAL HERO

Joe Hart :

“I’m in there to make saves, they hit me a lot tonight, I just tried to make myself big, but we move on,”

"It’s West Brom next, and a big shout to the fans who came here again up in the clouds we really appreciate them coming and we know we’re going to turn up on Saturday afternoon and will be ready to go again."

Media Said :

Daniel Taylor – Guardian:

“Joe Hart put on one of the outstanding performances of his life to keep the score down and Messi must feel perplexed that he could decorate the game so elegantly yet be deprived of another goal for his personal collection.”

Ian Herbert – Telegraph:

“Joe Hart put in one of the finest displays of English goalkeeping in living memory.”

Nick Miller – ESPN FC:

“Joe Hart was simply phenomenal in the Camp Nou, stopping countless one-on-ones as Barcelona sliced through the Manchester City defence like it was warm Camembert only to come up against the rock-hard gruyere of the keeper.”

Stu Brennan – MEN:

“Defied Barca single-handedly at times in the second half, with a masterclass of goalkeeping in one-on-one situations 10/10.”

David McDonnell – Mirror:

“Produced a series of fine saves and kept City's hopes alive with an inspired display.”

Other Player Said

James Milner:

“There’s not too many words you can say - incredible really. He’s shown what a great keeper he is and it’s not the first time he’s done that for us in Europe.”

Lionel Messi:

"Hart is a phenomenon, he saved everything today. I think we did everything to deserve a lot more, we had a lot of clear chances but the keeper had a brilliant game. We can only congratulate him.”

Andres Iniesta:

"I don't remember a game with that many saves. It was incredible. We congratulated Hart."

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Manuel Pellegrini : It’s a strange game to analyse

“We had six or seven clear chances to score – we played well in the first-half,”
“After they scored, we were disordered, they had a counter attack and they scored again late on.“
“Before they scored, we did well – after that, I think Middlesbrough deserve to continue in the cup as they played very well.“
“It’s a strange game to analyse – there were two games in one.“

“I am concerned, not because of the Chelsea but because we didn’t score in our last two home games.“
“We conceded two goals in four of our last five home games – we need to recover our performances, both attacking and defending.”

“The problem is we’ve had to change our style of play – we had no strikers for a month,”
“After that, they’re coming back and maybe they needed time to reach their best performances but we have to retain the way we normally play.“
“We will start working towards the Chelsea game now… we have no problem with motivation.”

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Fernando Reges : FA Cup gives more emotion for Player & the Fans

“I enjoy it a lot because I like that kind of competition - the knockout element of the games,”
“I think it gives more emotion. Not just for our players but also for the fans.“

“When I played in Portugal, the Portuguese have a culture of following a lot of English competitions.“
“What I know is that the FA Cup is a competition that the English people give a lot value to.“

“It is really traditional - and it is special because it gives teams from all divisions a chance to be on the same stage as the biggest clubs.”
“Middlesbrough are a team that are really well organised,”
“They have really good players - it’s no accident that they are second in the table in the Championship.

“We will have to play at a high level to ensure that we reach the next round.”
“I have played just one game in the FA Cup and it was against Sheffield Wednesday,”

“It was a struggle for us to win that game but I could help the team to progress in this competition.“
“So I think I have been doing some good work in the FA Cup so far – hopefully that can continue on Saturday!”

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Willy Caballero : Every trophy is important to us

“Every trophy is important to us and we know that if we can beat Middlesbrough on Saturday, we will already be in the last 16 of the FA Cup,”

“This is a trophy we have done very well in over the past three or four years, winning the cup, reaching the final and making the quarter-finals in the past four years.“

“We know we made hard work of the 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the previous round and that Middlesbrough are playing very well at the moment.“

“Sheffield Wednesday played very well and worked hard to make it a difficult match for us. We expect nothing less from Middlesbrough and with thousands travelling fans behind one goal, it makes for a great atmosphere and it also a break from the pressure of the Premier League for us.“

“We know the rewards for progressing far in this competition.“

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Vincent Kompany : I want to be back stronger

About City respond after Loss against Arsenal
“You want to win, always, so any result that's not a victory you are disappointed,”
“But we've been in situations like this before and it won't affect the way we look at the Premier League, it won't affect the way we look at the Champions League or the FA Cup. We will just make sure we are better the next game.“

“I want to be back stronger for that match and to be fair, except for the result against Arsenal, it was a good game back. So going two, three, four games in, it's good for me and I've come back at the right time as well.“
“We the same desire as what I have seen year in, year out and that will never change. We have been without Kun, myself, Yaya and David Silva for a long period of time and yet we are still only five points behind Chelsea.“

“If you had said that to us a month ago we would have said, yes we will take it. It's good and there are highs and lows - that's what it's all about.“
“The Abu Dhabi trip has come at the right time for us. The Premier League is relentless. We have seen all the images of foreign teams in Qatar and wherever and although I think it's the most special league in the world because we play over that Christmas period and that should never change, if you do get a chance to get out of it then it's not a bad thing.“
“We have a game on Wednesday against my old club Hamburg, so I want us to do well and return later in the week refreshed and ready to kick on again."

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Manuel Pellegrini : About Match-Loss against Arsenal

“We tried to play good football, had plenty of possession but we couldn’t find the spaces we needed to create better opportunities and overall I don’t think we played very well,”
“We played against a team who defended very well, but we conceded two goals from set-pieces – the first was a penalty but don’t think was the correct decision.“

“I thought the movement of Vincent was unnecessary, but I didn’t feel it merited a penalty. It was an important decision because in my opinion, the game changed after that moment and we became nervous after falling behind.“
"They defended very well and it wasn’t the usual Arsenal we are used to seeing – but even after they had scored a second goal there was still time to come back and maybe take a point. We just didn’t play with the ball when we had it.“

“It is frustrating because I don’t recall Joe Hart having to make one save of note but we just weren’t very creative today.”
“I think the game we have coming up at Stamford Bridge is a very important game because we must close the gap back to two points but we will see what will happen in that game.”

About Comeback of Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero
“It is important to get minutes under your belt when you have been out for a while with injury  and they were not able to give their best performance because it takes time to get back to their optimum levels..“
“This week will be useful for them because they can continue to build their fitness and I hope in the next ten days or so they will be back to where they want to be.”

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Wilfried Bony : It’s a Big Honour To Be Here

“It’s a great feeling for me, it’s a big honour to be here and it’s a great challenge.“
“As a player it’s always good to be part of one of the biggest clubs in the world and it’s a good opportunity for me to be in that situation now – I’m really proud.“

“I felt excited to wait for this moment and now it’s come, it’s fantastic.“

“I think it’s a great decision for me - Manchester City is in the Champions League.  You remember at the end of last season I said that if I want to move it will be to a team in the competition because it’s a great tournament that I really want to play in and one that I want to win.“

“It’s a motivation for me to give my maximum to be in that place. City is a big club with great players with a lot of experience; I believe we can do it.”

“The Premier League is a tough league – my power is to always be in the box and in the right position. I’m always working hard to be there to score the goals and to improve.

“I speak with Yaya every day on international duty and I think he will help me to become a better player and a more clinical striker. I’ll be playing with great players here at City and this is an opportunity for me to work hard and to take my chance.”

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Manuel Pellegrini : About His DIssapointed after Match-Draw againts Everton

“We are not happy with a point because we had three or four clear chances in the first 25 minutes which could have decided the game. But we didn’t finish well so after that, the second half was closer and Everton improved in their performance, and scored from a set piece.

“If you had said at the beginning of the game we would draw against Everton away, then maybe it is not a bad result, but because we had so many chances we are not happy with the draw.”

He added: “I expected a very tough game because they are a very good team with very good players. They improved a lot in the second half so if you ask me about the second half I think a draw is normal, but they had their first chance in the 43rd minute and before that we had a lot of chances to score.”