Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says they face a title contender today in Liverpool.

City host the Reds with Guardiola seeing their opponents as title rivals.

Guardiola said: “Absolutely. I think Arsenal will be too. They are so solid. Spurs, even the two defeats they have had recently, I think they will be there.

“Chelsea have one game a week, so four or five contenders are there.

“Newcastle will maybe join. Manchester United will maybe join. Many things can happen…"

He also said: “What I learned when I arrived here, the Premier League never ends.

“You think it's over with 10 games to play, but you can't relax because you could be relegated with so many points (remaining).

"It's so long. Many things are going to happen. Ask me the question in March or April. Many things can happen - exceptional things.

“Liverpool last season had a lot of problems in terms of injury. They have no Champions League this season.

“Liverpool have always been there. Maybe they have the ability to do it.

“Liverpool will be contenders 100%. Both teams in last seven, eight years have been there.

“We have to win it on the field and with our people who will perform."