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Gael Clichy calls for Manchester City to be more ruthless

Manchester City defender Gael Clichy applauds after the final whistle of the Premier League match against West Ham
Image: Manchester City defender Gael Clichy applauds after the final whistle at West Ham

Manchester City must learn to kill off opponents in the wake of Saturday's 2-2 draw at West Ham, according to Gael Clichy.

Clichy started in east London as City needed two Sergio Aguero equalisers against the Hammers to rescue a point and stay within three points of top spot in the Premier League.

Aguero and Fabian Delph hit the frame of the goal, while both sides had chances to win the game in the final few minutes.

West Ham goalkeeper Adrian watches the ball hit the post
Image: West Ham goalkeeper Adrian watches this effort from Sergio Aguero rebound off a post

"I think we can always do better," Clichy told City TV. "We conceded a couple of goals which tells you we can do better.

"Overall our performance was good but their second goal killed us a bit as we were on top of them. But that's what happens if you don't take your chances.

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Jamie Redknapp and Stuart Pearce were both amazed at the poor defending by Nicolas Otamendi for West Ham's second goal against Manchester City.

"It's a hard place to go. We wanted the three points and we didn't get them, but we will take the positives.

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"I'm not surprised at how good West Ham were, they are a great team with great players. But we can do better and we have to do better."

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