“They’re in a similar position to us and we need to get three points there, and it would top off a fantastic week.”
A very Happy Christmas is on the line for us if we can follow through against City, Newcastle United, Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion.
And the skipper said: “I would agree [the next two games are bigger than the three we’ve just had]. We need to pick up some more points and keep clean sheets, and try to score some goals.
“It is going to be a battle but I think anywhere from ninth or tenth downwards, if you get a couple of wins, you’re back up with them. This league, at the minute, is so tight, but we’re looking a lot stronger. If we can keep that form going into these couple of games I’m sure we will be fine.”