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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during the Premier League against Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on February 23 2025(Image: Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City are "far away" from Liverpool at present as he inferred Arne Slot's side will now go on to win the Premier League.

The Reds moved 11 points clear at the summit ahead of second-placed Arsenal - albeit having played a game more - with an impressive 2-0 win at City on Sunday afternoon.

Slot's side are now a mammoth 20 points ahead of the outgoing champions having earned their first league win at the Etihad in almost a decade.

And while Guardiola praised the performance on his injury-hit team, he accepted Liverpool are now the dominant force in the top flight.

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"We are far away from them," said the City boss.

"The distance in the Premier League is a reality.

It's always difficult to control.

"I would say they (Liverpool) defended really well.

It's not enough but I recognise my team in the last two games in the Premier League - they were brilliant against both Newcastle and Liverpool."

Asked if Liverpool will now win the title, Guardiola responded: "How many points are they clear of Arsenal?

How many games have they lost?"

City now face a battle to ensure Champions League qualification, with only five points separating Guardiola's side in fourth and Fulham in 10th.

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"If it doesn't happen it's because we were not good enough, not because a lack of hunger and desire," said the Catalan.

"It is so tight with four or five teams and Nottingham, Newcastle, Aston Villa are so good.
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