Sunday 23 December 2012 18:51, UK
Gareth Barry admitted feeling panicked prior to his late heroics that salvaged victory for Manchester City over struggling Reading.
City dominated in all departments and had 17 attempts on goal to their opponents' six, and after failing to make the most of a clear superiority, they fought to the bitter end. Barry, 31, added on City TV: "You have got to [keep going] at this level. We scored so many late goals last season and a few this year. "Those late goals can be so important at the end of the season and hopefully that will be another one." With three more games to come in just over a week, Barry felt the points were vital to keep the pressure on United. He said: "It is very important. When there is a little gap it is important you don't slip away too much further. "If we can keep chipping away we are going to be there at the end of the season."
