Liverpool are now four points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League after a big night in the title race on Wednesday.
Manager Pep Guardiola admitted he is not thinking about “big goals” after Manchester City lost 1-0 to Aston Villa on Wednesday night.
The reigning Premier League champions had just two attempts on target in the defeat by Villa and are now without a win in four top-flight matches.
It is the first time since April 2017. City are currently six points behind leaders Arsenal and four behind second-placed Liverpool and are in the shadow of the team that won the historic treble last season.
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Despite another poor performance, City have failed to drop out of the title race this season. However, the coach admitted that the players cannot afford to think about higher positions as they are currently fourth in the league.
“The second half was better,” Guardiola said in an interview with beIN Sports after the match. “We didn’t press well in the first half, but we did a lot better in the second half.” “They (Villa) had chances to score and we hit back.
“We couldn’t find a player to give something upfront to get people interested and we couldn’t do that.””It is my duty to find a solution,” added the Catalan “City” coach.
“Today was a good game, but we didn’t feel like that in the last game. We have to find a way to win again, get our heads together and come back with good momentum.
When you’re in this position, you can’t think too much about big goals. “We have to win the next game to change the momentum.”Liverpool will no doubt be delighted by what happens at Villa Park, which will only add to the idea that the Reds are firmly in the title race.
Jurgen Klopp has not ruled out Guardiola’s men targeting a Premier League title, but City are currently off the pace.”If anyone criticizes City, it will be the biggest joke in the history of football.”
“It’s absolutely ridiculous.” He joked after the German side beat Sheffield United 2-0. “Aston Villa are great, (Manchester United) are there too. The competition is fierce and you need luck to get through the tough times. “I don’t know how this is going to end.”
