Pep Guardiola has warned that it is too early to concede the Premier League title to Liverpool, while calling on his Manchester City side to return to winning ways.
Three losses in four for the Citizens have seen them relinquish their control of the summit, having waltzed to glory in the 2017-18 season.
While City faltered, Liverpool stepped up a gear with eight consecutive wins in the league and now enjoy a seven point advantage over Guardiola's men, while Tottenham now sit second - one point ahead of the Manchester club.
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The Catalan, however, has no doubt that there is a long way to go still before a champion can be declared.