Rivaldo says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola knows they can run down the eight-point lead of Liverpool in the Premier League.

City have made their worst start to a league season since the Catalan took charge of the club in 2016 after losing against Wolves.

"Personally, knowing Guardiola having shared the Barcelona changing room with him, I know he is a very calm, experienced and strong person, who knows his players well," he told Betfair.

"With so many more matches to play in this Premier League title race, I think he knows Manchester City can overturn their eight-point deficit to Liverpool.

"Guardiola has built a great team with an excellent playing style."