If Liverpool Defeated Them, Man City Would Give Up Premier League Race Title

DBasia.news – The decisive match of Premier League title would be conducted on the 21st-week of Premier League at Etihad Stadium, Thursday (3/1).

Manchester City would play against Liverpool. Pep Guardiola realizes that the match is crucial.

Manchester City keep the hope to win after defeating Southampton 3-1. David Silva (10′), James Ward-Prowse (45′ own goal), and Sergio Aguero (45+3′) presented three goals for The Citizens. Meanwhile, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg created the only goal from the host at 37′.

Thus, Manchester City took over the second position from Tottenham Hotspur. Kevin De Bruyne and friends also cut the gap with Liverpool as the leader.

Manchester City have a big chance to be closer to Liverpool if they win the 21st-week match. City would be just four points behind.

“Given the position of Liverpool, (if) we drop points, it’s over, it’s finished,” Guardiola said cited by Independent.

Guardiola realized Liverpool perform impressively this season. Had they not won, the title race would be over and difficult.

“It would be almost impossible. Of course, I think they’re going to drop points but not too many. And if we want to be there as far as possible until the end, we have to win games,” said the former Barcelona coach.

“If we can sustain our position for as long as possible, we can arrive at the end of the season fighting for the title,” Guardiola revealed.

The 2018-2019 Premier League competition was intense at the beginning of the season. At that time, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are racing each other. But now, Liverpool are the only unbeaten team in Premier League 2018-2019.