Manchester City moved a significant step closer to retaining their Premier League title after two second-half goals sealed victory in the Manchester derby on Wednesday night.
Pep Guardiola's side moved a point clear of Liverpool at the top of the table by winning their crucial game in hand after goals by Bernardo Silva and Leroy Sane — aided by some poor goalkeeping by David de Gea.
City boss Guardiola said: 'It's in our hands. It's incredible what we have done so far. Both Liverpool and us deserve the title. The team that loses should not have regret.
'We still have so much to do. People will say we are beautiful and handsome but now we have to go to Burnley and its incredibly difficult.
'Recovering from going out of the Champions League was the hardest thing for the players. You can't imagine our frustration. How difficult was that?
'The Champions League is beautiful and we thought it was there for us. It does hurt and to stay alive after that in the Premier League is great because the pressure we felt was huge.'
City will expect Liverpool to leapfrog them again when they host relegated Huddersfield on Friday night, but they are now undoubtedly in the box seat.
'We're fortunate that it's in our hands so we depend on our own performances — if we win our last three games, we are champions and that is what we're going to try to do,' Guardiola added.
Hafiz3011
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Hats off to this guy. Creating history after history in the modern game. From Most Points in a Season last year to now Most Goals Scored this season. It sucks that the best Liverpool team ever assembled is contesting against the best English side of all time.
Liverpool_FC-123
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If we don’t win, I’m still so proud of what we have accomplished. This is our best season in 29 years and us not winning the title this year, won’t stop us from winning it another year. YNWA
Anooor
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who is saying that the title race is over isn't a football Fan and doesn't know anything about the best league in the world . keep calm guys and enjoy the heavy and spicy ending . YNWA . Remember when Milan was winning the UCL in 2015 from the first half by scoring. goals . do remember who won that Title it's Liverpool . dont worry Just enjoy .
HalaHussein007
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Just win your last 3 games Liverpool so they don't say you bottled it again. Even if Liverpool don't win I am still very happy that they came back to be one of the best in the world after 29 years of lacking glory and victories. Sure a trophy would have been great to top off this great season but I will always be a red no matter what happens in the EPL. Besides, we have another title in our sights 🔴🔴vs🔴🔵 you know what I mean. YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE
Jeel_Andharia
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If we don’t win, I’m still so proud of what we have accomplished. This is our best season in 29 years and us not winning the title this year, won’t stop us from winning it another year. YNWA
The competition Liverpool are proving to be for City is just what Liverpool deserved. A great side under a great manager. Wish Liverpool win the Champions League.