Nasri relishing City’s title tilt

Midfielder Samir Nasri believes Manchester City have proved they can stand the heat in the title race.

It was claimed City might be cracking under the pressure when, after leading the Barclays Premier League for five months, they surrendered top spot to champions Manchester United a fortnight ago.

But after their shock loss at Swansea, City showed character with a rousing late fightback against Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League — albeit in a losing cause — and then by coming from behind to beat Chelsea in midweek.