Midfielder Vincent Kompany feels the arrival of Craig Bellamy has added grit to Manchester City's flair. Bellamy and Brazil superstar Robinho complement each other and Kompany said: "Craig is a consistent performer. You know what to expect from him.

"Everybody has good days and bad days, but if a player is going to give everything he has, then you have someone you can rely on.

"That's where we are improving as a team by getting in as many players who will still put their bodies in front of the ball and fight until the last minute.

"You can go to war with a team that has consistent performers and things are looking good although we have to be patient."