Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has acknowledged the fact that his side face a tough battle to win the Premier League title this season.

Following a brilliant start to the campaign, it seemed like City would be romping their way to English top flight glory.

However, after succumbing to two consecutive defeats against West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, City have been brought crashing back down to earth.

Pellegrini has gone on to state that he knew beforehand that City were in a tough battle to win the title despite their stunning start and has added that his side are now focused on bouncing back as soon as possible.

Pellegrini said: "We never talked that we are invincible.

"We know the Premier League is always close games and very difficult. Anyone can beat another team. We must continue working, we have 15 points, we try to get a victory in the next game."