Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has declared Liverpool as Premier League title favourites.
The Reds sit top of the table after their win against Brighton, with Arsenal second and City third after they drew 0-0 a few hours later on Sunday.
“Arsenal is an exceptional team, well managed and the players are good [but] my point of view still we are the team,” said Guardiola said.
“Many things we can be better, but I am satisfied. I said to the team, don’t be sad. I know my players, how they behave, and they tried it. I give credit to Arsenal.
“We will not be here at semi-final of FA Cup, quarter-final of Champions League and fighting for Premier League title [if we are not the team].
“We want to win but we are there. It was a battle. It was a tight game [but] I see the way they train.
“[Are Liverpool now favourites?] Yes. Always who is first is favourite. Second favourite is Arsenal. Third we are. It’s not in our hands.
“All we can do against Aston Villa is try to win the game.
“When we were top we were favourites because it was in our hands but now it is not.”
