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Man City boss Pep Guardiola encourages Newcastle to 'score as many goals as possible' against title rivals Liverpool but does not believe his side will win the Premier League on goal difference as they in 2012

Pep Guardiola cannot envisage a repeat of Manchester City's dramatic title triumph a decade ago - even though they remain just a point ahead of Liverpool.

City pipped Manchester United to the 2012 Premier League crown on goal difference, secured by Sergio Aguero's stoppage-time winner on the final day.

But Guardiola believes this season's battle will be decided by points, given it would take Liverpool to draw and City lose for the destination of the trophy to be determined by the finest of margins.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola cannot envisage his side winning the title on goal difference

'I don't think that is going to happen.