JAMES Milner praised Manchester City's character after they fought off a Fulham fightback to stay firmly on Liverpool's heels ahead of the st stephen's Day showdown at the etihad stadium.
Midfielder Milner (left) netted City's fourth in saturday's 4-2 win at Craven Cottage as the visitors responded from seeing their 2-0 lead evaporate before going up a gear to triumph and sit one point behind leaders Liverpool. "When they got two back we really had to dig in," said Milner. "To come back again and show the character to kick on and get the two goals was pleasing. "It's a good start to the festive period. If we can keep that desire and that will to win up, that will get you most of the way."