Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists Liverpool can be caught - and not just by his own team.

Chelsea are one place above Manchester City after 12 games of the season ahead of their clash with the Premier League champions at the Etihad on Saturday evening.

But even though City have been reeled in by Chelsea and Leicester and currently lie nine points behind leaders Liverpool, Guardiola is refusing to panic so early in the season.

"A few weeks ago there was just two and it was impossible for the rest," he said.

"Now it's four (teams) and maybe six in a few days. It's a long time to go and we'll see."