Pablo Zabaleta keen to improve away form

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has challenged his team to improve their form away from home.

The Argentine was part of the Citizens side that beat Norwich City 7-0 win in their Premier League match this weekend, and he admits that he is keen to take their form at the Etihad Stadium into their away fixtures.

"Our performances at home have been fantastic so far this season but now we need to start winning away on a regular basis if we are to stay close to the top," he told the club's official website. "We must start by winning at Sunderland next week.

"It's always been a tough place for us to go but we must show we can repeat our home form on the road and though Sunderland will be fighting hard under their new manager, this is a game we need to win going into the international break."

City are currently fifth in the Premier League table.