Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has conceded that Liverpool's sustained pressure in the title race has come as no surprise.
Pep Guardiola's side were dealt a blow on Saturday evening after losing at home to Tottenham Hotspur, offering Liverpool a reminder that hopes of claiming top spot remain very much alive.
The gap separating the teams now stands at six points, though the Reds can reduce this to three should they win their game in hand on the league leaders when hosting Leeds United on Wednesday evening.