This is level we have to play at for rest of season - Guardiola
The sight of a beaming Pep Guardiola pumping his fists to all sides of Etihad Stadium then telling his players to indulge in cocktails demonstrated the magnitude of this Manchester City victory.
On a night of nerves and tension, City overcame Newcastle United to secure a 2-1 win that sent a loud and ominous message: "Over to you, Arsenal."
Guardiola was so satisfied with the win that he announced his players could have three days off, telling them to "enjoy life" with "caipirinhas and daiquiris".
Whether they take his advice literally remains to be seen, but the celebrations were significant in the afterglow of victory.
