City's Premier League Chances Dampened According to Pep Guardiola

Manchester City, under the leadership of Pep Guardiola, faces the threat of falling out of the Premier League title race if they lose against Liverpool at Anfield. This comment made by Guardiola comes in the aftermath of City losing their fifth consecutive match in all competitions, including their third straight league game to Tottenham Hotspur.

Guardiola stresses that his team's current focus is on their face-off against Feyenoord in the Champions League, however, he doesn't deny the likely consequences of a loss against Liverpool, which would put his team 11 points behind. He insists that the outcome of the title race will boil down to what the team deserves based on their performance. Guardiola also acknowledges that City is currently in a fragile state, having lost five games consecutively, a streak unseen in 18 years.

Despite having to replace John Stones during half-time due to injury, Guardiola remains positive, focusing on breaking the ongoing cycle of losses and boosting team confidence. He admits to being surprised at the three consecutive Premier League losses but asserts that it's a part of the football realm.

In the meantime, Tottenham climbs to the sixth spot, thanks to James Maddison's brilliant performance on his 28th birthday which included two goals. Spurs' manager, Ange Postecoglou, lauds his team for its resilience and adherence to core beliefs. Their clear victory against Manchester City signifies their progress.