Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits they face a massive month ahead.

City will go to Saudi Arabia for the Club World Cup in December - a first for the club.

Guardiola said: “With our people, we have to impose our game knowing how difficult it is [against Liverpool] at home and especially away.

“Of course, we have already played 11 or 12 tough games honestly I could not expect to be in that position at the begin of the season.

“The top five teams are so tight. We are there and it's an important game and Spurs next week and Aston Villa away.

“December is so tight. We have the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. January is more relaxed. The positive energy we have for the next moment."