Burnley boss Sean Dyche has vowed to ensure that title-chasing Manchester City will not get 'a walk in the park' when they take on his side at Turf Moor on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola brings his men across Lancashire for the first of three remaining games and, should Liverpool overcome Huddersfield on Friday night, will know that only a win will put City back on top. Anything less will put the destiny of the title in the Merseyside club's hands.
After a poor start, Dyche's side have picked up 28 points from their last 16 matches to banish the threat of relegation and the Clarets boss has vowed to make it difficult for the Spaniard and his side.
'Their approach will be of a serious nature,' said Dyche. 'I don't know Pep Guardiola but I would imagine he's learned there's no walk in the park in the Premier League - there's no naivety. They won't be coming to Turf Moor expecting a walk in the park and we won't allow them that.'
Burnley's resurgence has seen them score more goals in those 16 matches than the likes of Tottenham and Chelsea. And Dyche took a swipe at those who claim his tactics are negative. 'It's not been trying to fight our way out of it - we've scored our way out of it,' he said.
Burnley took a point from Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday, have drawn at Old Trafford and have beaten Spurs at home. Such form will give Liverpool manager hope that they can stop City from picking up three points and virtually place the title in the Merseyside club's hands.
'We've been close with a lot of the big sides,' said Dyche. 'They (City) are a top side. You have to be on top of your performance levels. You need the odd bit of luck, you might need a decision but you have to focus on performance.'
The pressure on City will be considerable and Dyche believes Burnley can use that to their own advantage.
'They have the demand to win the title, while we have a different one,' he said. 'That can be a weapon - you can't relax but there's a tiny bit of freedom because it is about them. We want to win and prove we can at least challenge the elite. The top six this season are miles in front. It's a big challenge and it's one we look forward to.'
In a tongue-in-cheek attempt at inspiring Burnley, a number of Liverpool supporters have made Clarets striker Ashley Barnes their profile picture on Twitter. Dyche, however, was unimpressed. 'I'm absolutely sure that doesn't win you a game,' he joked.
'If it does - I'd do it myself! I think the performance is what would make us win the game.' He added that he was not an active user of social media but did keep an eye on it.
'People suggest I'm not into social media absolutely wrong,' he said. 'I'm not against it - I just don't use it. I'm sure at some point I will but I don't really have a clue.'