Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva admits Liverpool proved themselves for Saturday's 1-1 draw.

Bernardo says the Reds pushed them and rued the two points dropped.

"I think we should have won – but when you play a team like Liverpool, this season they are back being very competitive again," said the City midfielder.

"We expected it after a tough season for them. We knew their energy was going to be back so it's going to be tough – not just with them but Arsenal, Spurs – but we are also ready to fight.

"We enjoy it more when we win but it's nice for the Premier League and fans when it's this tight and there is emotion. We now have four teams who are very close to each other. We are going to try our best to get a little bit of distance – last season wasn't nice to be so far behind Arsenal.

"We want to stay close to the top so when it gets to February, March we are in the discussion again to win the Premier League."