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Pep Guardiola, whose Manchester City side host Liverpool on Sunday, is determined to keep pace with Arsenal(Image: PA Wire\/PA Images)<\/p>\nManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been talking the Premier League title race ahead of his side’s big match at home to LiverpoolPep Guardiola, whose Manchester City side host Liverpool on Sunday, is determined to keep pace with Arsenal(Image: PA Wire\/PA Images)<\/p>\n
Pep Guardiola admits it may seem like stopping Arsenal is “almost impossible” but is well aware titles are not won in November. His Manchester City side face a strong test of their mettle as they host reigning champions Liverpool in the Premier League<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n The match is important for both clubs as they look to keep the pressure on the Gunners, who dropped points for the first time since September after they conceded an injury-time equaliser to draw 2-2 at surprise high-flyers Sunderland on Saturday.<\/p>\n City manager Guardiola said: “If they continue this way \u2013 they play games, they don’t concede goals, not even clear chances, and they win and win.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Liverpool line-ups vs Man City as Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike calls made and formation changed<\/a>READ MORE: Erling Haaland makes revealing Liverpool admission and explains explosive Man City form<\/a><\/p>\n “Oh my God, it will be almost impossible, but always you expect you will be better and they can drop points. All we can do is win our games and be there close.<\/p>\n “They have to come here, and there are many things in the season that we will experience.<\/p>\n “It’s exceptional what they have been doing for two or three seasons. It looks like every time it’s closer.<\/p>\n “But we are in early November, and early November nobody wins the title. You can lose it, but nobody wins the title.”<\/p>\n City tackle a Liverpool<\/a> side this weekend that have arrested their recent slump with back-to-back victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid<\/a> in the past week.<\/p>\n Arne Slot<\/a>‘s men had lost six of their previous seven games in all competitions, an alarming dip for a team that strode to Premier League glory last season.<\/p>\n Guardiola said: “I know how quick it is that everything goes here. One week ago, Liverpool, six defeats \u2013 a disaster, disaster. Now, won two, coming back to their best.<\/p>\n “I’m pretty sure that all the managers have taken a little bit more perspective for the situation. I know they have ups and downs in a competition.<\/p>\n “I have a high opinion about Liverpool right now. Last season we were losing six in seven games. So it’s the same.”<\/p>\n Blood Red – November 2025 issue on sale now<\/p>\n Dive into the heart of Liverpool FC with Blood Red, the ECHO\u2019s monthly magazine packed with exclusive interviews, expert analysis, and nostalgic stories. This edition features The Coral\u2019s James Skelly on his love for the Reds, Chris Kirkland\u2019s powerful mental health journey, and David James\u2019 take on Alisson\u2019s place among LFC legends.<\/p>\n Plus, tactical insights from Andy Dunn and Andrew Beasley, Kop banner creator Peter Carney, and interviews with celebrity fans Chris McAusland and Will Arnett. The ultimate read for every Liverpool supporter.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0_Blood-Red-Standalone-DIGITAL-Nov-25-BILLBOARD-Revised.jpg\")
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