Pep Guardiola admits it may seem like stopping Arsenal is “almost impossible” but is well aware titles are not won in November.
Guardiola’s Manchester City face a strong test of their mettle as they host reigning champions Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
The match is important for both clubs as they look to keep the pressure on the Gunners at the top of the table.
The City manager said: “If they continue this way – they play games, they don’t concede goals, not even clear chances, and they win and win.
“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.
“They have to come here, and there are many things in the season that we will experience.
“It’s exceptional what they have been doing for two or three seasons. It looks like every time it’s closer.
“But we are in early November, and early November nobody wins the title. You can lose it, but nobody wins the title.”
City tackle a Liverpool side this weekend that have arrested their recent slump with back-to-back victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid in the past week.
Arne Slot’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.
Guardiola said: “I know how quick it is that everything goes here. One week ago, Liverpool, six defeats – a disaster, disaster. Now, won two, coming back to their best.
“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.
“I have a high opinion about Liverpool right now. Last season we were losing six in seven games. So it’s the same.”
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