Manchester City’s Remaining Fixtures As Guardiola Refuses to Rule Liverpool Out of Race

• Manchester City trounced Brighton to move to within a point of Arsenal
• City have a game in hand, but Pep Guardiola refuses to get carried away
• The Spaniard insists the title race is far from over with a few games left

Pep Guardiola was extremely cautious with his remarks after Manchester City destroyed Brighton 4-0 in their latest Premier League game.

Kevin de Bruyne’s beautiful diving header alongside Phil Foden’s brace and Julian Alvarez’s finish at the hour mark were enough to hand City all three points against Roberto de Zerbi’s side.

It was a win which, from the outside, looked like a mighty statement from Manchester City, who are keen on a domestic double.

Despite trailing Arsenal by one point with a game in hand, Pep Guardiola diffused the notion that his side were the favourites to clinch what would be a record fourth title in a row.

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“The statement is three points, this is the only statement,” Guardiola said, as quoted on Sky Sports.

“There is pressure on us, We know that if we don't win or we draw, we will not get the chance to fight until the end. Of course, the pressure is there. Five games left. On to the next.”

Manchester City’s frightening April form

If recent history is anything to go by, Manchester City tend to be unstoppable towards the end of the season.

The Citizens tend to be clinical in the month of April and have scored four goals or more for four successive games this term after their latest win, according to Opta Joe.

A Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid gives City extra room to focus on their domestic ambitions, as they are in the FA Cup final where they will face familiar foes Manchester United.

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City’s remaining fixtures

In truth, it is difficult to see City dropping any more points this season.

A trip to Nottingham Forest on Sunday, April 28, will be followed by a home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

On May 11, City travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham, before facing another London rival in Tottenham three days later.

Their campaign ends with a clash against West Ham on May 19.

Phil Foden’s unique personal milestone

Sports Brief also reported on Phil Foden’s unique personal milestone after his brace against Brighton on Thursday.

Foden's brace confirmed an interesting stat against the Seagulls, which is the club he has scored the most goals against.