Pep Guardiola objected to the idea that he could not enjoy the title race as Manchester City look to retain their Premier League crown.
Dropped points against Southampton and Tottenham this year have allowed Liverpool to close the gap to three points at the top of the table, with many now expecting the tight race to the finish that Guardiola has been predicting for some time.
City can stretch the lead to six points this weekend if they beat an under-pressure Everton side at the weekend, with Liverpool involved in the Carabao Cup final. But the two rivals have not been as close as they are now since early-December.
