November 25th 2023.
Pep Guardiola has identified Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham as the biggest challengers to Manchester City's reign of the Premier League this season. Despite City leading the way at the moment with 28 points from 12 games, Liverpool are a point behind in second place, with Arsenal and Tottenham close behind.
When asked if Liverpool will be City's closest title challengers this season, Guardiola replied: "Absolutely. I think Arsenal will be too. They are so solid. Spurs, even the two defeats they have had recently, I think they will be there. Chelsea have one game a week, so four or five contenders are there. Newcastle will maybe join. Manchester United will maybe join. Many things can happen."
Guardiola is well aware of the unpredictable nature of the Premier League. He noted: "What I learned when I arrived here, the Premier League never ends. You think it's over with 10 games to play, but you can't relax because you could be relegated with so many points [to play for]. It's so long. Many things are going to happen. Ask me the question in March or April. Many things can happen, exceptional things."
He also expressed his confidence in Liverpool's title chances. He said: "Liverpool last season had a lot of problems in terms of injury. They have no Champions League this season. Liverpool have always been there. Maybe they have the ability to do it. Liverpool will be contenders 100 per cent. Both teams in last seven eight years have been there. We have to win it on the field and with our people who will perform."
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