Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that Liverpool remain strong contenders in this season’s Premier League title race, adding that up to four teams could challenge for the trophy.
The reigning champions head to Aston Villa this Saturday, sitting three points behind league leaders Arsenal, while Liverpool, who trail by four points, will be on the road against Brentford later in the day.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Guardiola admitted that it is still too early to predict how the title race will unfold, insisting that a clearer picture will only emerge after several more rounds of fixtures.
“I’ve said many times that the pundits, the specialists, the former footballers know what’s going to happen after five games, I’m not able to do that,” Guardiola told reporters.
“Ten, 15 games to know what’s going on. Liverpool and Arsenal are there, someone else will be there and hopefully we can be there.”
Guardiola’s comments come as City look to bounce back in the title race after dropping points in recent games. The manager, who is seeking a record-breaking fifth Premier League title in six seasons, remains confident in his team’s ability to stay competitive despite a strong challenge from rivals Arsenal and Liverpool.
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