Pep Guardiola refused to entertain the idea that Liverpool's stuttering start to the season means they won't be tough opponents for Manchester City this weekend.
However, while Guardiola warned his players of the threat Liverpool possess, he also told them to put their entire focus on the midweek Champions League trip to Copenhagen before any thought of travelling to Anfield.
City go to Denmark on Monday, knowing a win on Tuesday will see them qualify for the last-16 of the Champions League with two games to spare. Guardiola often prioritises qualification for the knockout stages as soon as possible, and he struck a familiar tone when discussing the next two fixtures.
