"Don't ask me about the attitude of these guys," said Guardiola. "You still doubt what they have done. These players have won seven titles in the last eight [domestic] competitions.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola on Match of the Day: "We are professionals on the pitch, what happens off it we cannot do much. "We talked about what we have to do until the end of the season, especially for the people who love this club.

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho: "With a few draws of people in the same area of the table as us, it was very important to get three points. We still have an eye on fourth. It was a match where you know the quality of the opponent.

Roy Hodgson's side needed a cutting edge too, of course, and they got it from Tosun, who has joined on loan from Everton. The Turkey striker marked his first start for the club with a fine finish to give Palace the lead with their first effort at goal, and he tested Ederson again after the break.

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith: "It's tough when you come up against world-class teams. "There's a professional pride as a coach and a team, and the third goal summed it up - they had about 20 passes without us laying a glove on them.

"I've been to see the referee and he has been honest about it. We make mistakes and I believe he made one too," Wilder told BBC Sport. "It happened that quick and I thought he could have been helped by his colleagues a little bit.

"When the season started, no-one expected us to be there," said Rodgers. "There was a flash-up yesterday [on TV] about the title race and the top four. There were six players on the screen and not one of ours were there.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola: "We made an incredible result but the way we played against Manchester United [a 2-1 defeat last weekend] was better in many, many things. "I know we are judged on the result but I have a duty to judge the performance, not just the result.

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We will remember this one - we look so dangerous when we get he ball and go forward against arguably the best team in the world.

"Sergio is a legend of football. I have to score when I play because Sergio scores every time," Jesus said after the game. Guardiola told BBC Sport: "We need him. I am so glad for him because he is an incredible fighter.

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce told: "It took them a wonder goal for all the possession they had. We produced a bit of magic ourselves too, but of course, we had to defend and I think the players were magnificent in their work.

"Chelsea are an incredible team," Guardiola told BBC Sport after the game. "We knew it, but we beat them. "It was a typical high-level game. Our back four played so good today. In the most difficult period of the game, we scored on the counter.