Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany was delighted with the spirit shown in victory over West Ham United.
Kompany felt the result was indicative of the strides taken under manager Roberto Mancini this season.
"Maybe last season we would have lost points in a game like this, we're really happy because it wasn't easy," he said.
Asked about the increasing likelihood of sealing their place in the Champions League next season, and perhaps even closing the five-point gap to third-placed Arsenal, the Belgian added: "It's massive, not just for the group but for the club.
"We really want to achieve this and, why not catch up with Arsenal? We're going to try it."
