Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has said that his team can not forgive themselves for any mistakes if they want to be declared champions in Premier League. The "Citizens" again secured the first place in the ranking after the 3-0 victory over Brighton, but the difference with Liverpool remains only 1 point. With only 6 matches left to play, Pep Guardiola has given a clear message to his players, saying that any false step at this moment will cost City the title.
Guardiola told the media:
"We are not fools! If we draw and lose only 2 points Liverpool will be declared the champion. If we win all the matches, we will be the champions. Players know this. We know the tough encounters we have to play and we have to perform at all as we did against Brighton. If we do we will celebrate, if not we will congratulate Liverpool. "
City and Liverpool have been head to head throughout this season, as both direct confrontations in the league have ended with the score 2-2. The Reds, meanwhile, won the FA Cup 3-2 challenge. The teams are also in the Champions League semi-finals, and are favorites to face each other again in the final.
Confrontations in the Champions will have their effect on the form of teams in the league and Guardiola has confirmed this. The Spaniard added:
"Several years ago we managed to win 14 games in a row and were declared champions. If we win them all we will be announced again. But it also depends on fatigue and injuries. Depends on the Champions League. It all depends on this month. "We will do everything to give our best in these matches."
