Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola referenced Liverpool immediately after his side got a big three points late on against Aston Villa in the race for the Champions League spots.
In second-half stoppage time, Matheus Nunes popped up at the back post to poke home a late winner, with Jeremy Doku producing a brilliant assist.
We are in the last four games, we know Champions League contenders like Aston Villa, they are one of the top teams in Europe.
It doesn't matter about the final or if we finish in the Champions League.
What makes you feel good is the Premier League.
Liverpool will be champions, and the level of teams is outstanding."
Manchester City is now third in the Premier League table having overtaken Nottingham Forest.
Like at Liverpool, it could be a big few months in the transfer market
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