With nine league games remaining, City must avoid making the same mistakes from their draw against Nottingham Forest last time out. Moreover, West Ham, whom they face on Saturday, are not a team that can be taken lightly, given the Hammers' recent improvement.
"Every game matters at this time of the season, every error that you have, every mistake," Shearer explained. "There was a huge error from them when they played Forest at home, drawing 2-2, especially with where Forest are in the league. And they've got another tough one this weekend against West Ham away. West Ham have really found some form. It's the business end of the season."