Vincent Kompany ignores 'don't shoot' advice to fire Manchester City to brink of Premier League title

Club captain settles tense tie against Leicester City with 70th minute wondergoal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola salutes to supporters at the end of the game against Leicester City. AP Photo

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling dribbles past Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndiddi. EPA

Pep Guardiola embraces Sergio Aguero as the Argentine forward is substituted. AP Photo

Vincent Kompany celebrates after Manchester City beat Leicester City. Reuters

Vincent Kompany and Pep Guardiola after the end of the match. EPA

Vincent Kompany scores the only goal of the game for Manchester City. Reuters

Vincent Kompany celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game for Manchester City. Reuters

Vincent Kompany in action against Ben Chilwell and Harry Maguire. Reuters

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Leicester City's James Maddison. Reuters

Vincent Kompany applauds the Manchester City supporters with his children. Getty Images

Vincent Kompany said he ignored his teammates who urged him "not to shoot" when he fired home a long-range wondergoal to give Manchester City a crucial 1-0 win over Leicester City on Monday night.

City captain Kompany settled a tense tie at the Etihad Stadium with a 70th minute thunderbolt that moved the defending champions back to the top of the Premier League table by one point with one game remaining.

It was the Belgian defender's first-ever goal from outside the area for City and he said he was due this goal, despite his teammates' protests.

"Everyone was saying don't shoot but I've not come this far in my career to be told when I can and can't shoot," Kompany told Sky Sports.

"I've had 15 years of top-level midfielders telling me not to shoot but I always told them one day I am going to have a shot from outside the box and I'm going to score a goal."

City manager Pep Guardiola said he was one of those urging his captain not to shoot but praised the impact Kompany has had on the club.

"There are players who help us to be who were are today - Joe Hart, Pablo Zabaleta and Vincent Kompany," Guardiola said.

"When he (Kompany) is fit, he is an incredible centre-back. Not just for the goal. He is a leader. I am happy for him, for the club, and for everyone."

Guardiola also said a new contract for Kompany will be discussed at the end of the season.

"We spoke with him one month ago. We are going to take a drink together (at the end of the season) and decide what is best, especially for the club."

A 14th consecutive league win for City at Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday will mean they will retain the Premier League title for the first time in the club's history, but Guardiola said the pressure is still very much on his side.

"Liverpool play without pressure because they know it is not in their hands," Guardiola added. "It is easy. We have the pressure.

"Brighton got a result against Arsenal. We know how tough it will be. They are strong with set-pieces. It is in our hands, one more game."