MANCHESTER, England (REUTERS) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes critics have been too quick to write off his side's chances of defending the Premier League crown, and he expects more twists and turns in the title race.
Back-to-back draws for Liverpool have handed City an opportunity to move to the top of the league table for the first time since December with a win over Everton on Wednesday.
Guardiola stressed the need for calm during the title run-in, saying the quality of their Premier League opponents means there will be plenty of surprise results between now and the end of the campaign.
"Three or four days ago we were already done, the champions were Liverpool," Guardiola told reporters on Tuesday (Feb 5).
"Now we can be leading.
"We try to be calm. There will be surprises and it will be tough for teams to win every game. Non-contenders have ability to create problems.
"What I'm more concerned about is never to forget who we are as a team, doing what we have to do. That's what I want to watch, and after we see about the results, the table."
City rebounded from a midweek league defeat by Newcastle United to beat Arsenal 3-1 on Sunday.
When asked if the result had lifted the mood in the dressing room, Guardiola said: "I like to see my teams in the past and in the future being not happy when they don't win a game.
"I don't like to see them laugh when they lose. My job is nice when you laugh and have won."
He also said the team have hardly had any time to savour their wins due to the packed match schedule.
"It's been every three days for three months. It's like a machine - go, go, go."
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Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after Liverpool blip. Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Arsenal - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 3, 2019
Manchester City Pep Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title
Pep Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after Liverpool blip Back-to-back draws for Liverpool have handed Manchester City an opportunity to move to the top of the league table for the first time since December with a win over Everton on Wednesday.
Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after
Guardiola stressed the need for calm during the title run-in, saying the quality of their Premier League opponents means there will be plenty of surprise results between now and the end of the
Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Arsenal - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 3, 2019 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts Action Images via Reut
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes critics have been too quick to write off his side's chances of defending the Premier League crown,
Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after
Football: Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in
Guardiola stressed the need for calm during the title run-in, saying the quality of their Premier League opponents means there will be plenty of surprise results between now and the end of the campaign. "Three or four days ago we were already done, the champions were Liverpool," Guardiola told reporters on Tuesday. "Now we can be leading.
Premier League: Pep Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title
Guardiola stressed the need for calm during the title run-in, saying the quality of their Premier League opponents means there will be plenty of surprise results between now and the end of the
Pep Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after
Premier League: Pep Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after Liverpool blip - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes critics have been too quick to write off his side's chances of defending the Premier League crown.
Football: Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after Liverpool blip MANCHESTER, England (REUTERS) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes critics have been too quick to write off his side's chances of defending the Premier League crown, and he expects more twists and turns in the title race.
Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after
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