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Matheus Nunes and Pep Guardiola celebrating after Manchester City's win over Aston Villa(Image: PA)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has talked up the overall level of the Premier League as rivals Liverpool close in on the title.

Arne Slot's team will be crowned champions on Wednesday if Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace, while just three more points will do it even if Arsenal win all their remaining matches.

It's already mathematically impossible for reigning champions City to make it five league titles in a row.



They're not even assured of Champions League qualification, though a last-gasp win over Aston Villa on Tuesday night means their fate is still in their own hands in that respect..

Reflecting on Matheus Nunes' late winner, Guardiola spoke about his team's rivals in glowing terms.

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.”

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City took an early lead against Villa through Bernardo Silva, only for Marcus Rashford's penalty to ensure the teams went in level at half-time.

Villa's defeat leaves them down in seventh, with Unai Emery's side now facing a battle to claim one of five Champions League qualification spots.

Stefan Ortega and Bernardo Silva during Manchester City's win against Aston Villa(Image: Getty Images)

City don't have a Premier League match this weekend due to their FA Cup involvement.
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