Manchester City winger Adam Johnson says results at the Eithad will be key to winning the title this season.

Johnson believes Manchester City are being propelled forward by their formidable home form.

Johnson told City TV: "When you play at home, there is that bit extra confidence.

"We have a lot more of the ball and we enjoy playing on this big pitch.

"When you go away, the pitches aren't so good, they are narrower. They make it difficult for teams like us to play.

"Here we have everything in our favour and all the fans behind us, which is massive. I think that is why we perform so well."