Pep Guardiola implored his side to keep up the pressure on Liverpool following Manchester City's 2-1 victory that reduced the title gap to four points.

"We knew that it was a final today, if we lose it is almost over. All credit to these incredible players...Both teams tried to search for each other, we were not scared, we had no fear and we had a lot of pressure. They are leaders, it is four points but we have reduced the gap. We knew that if we won we would be in contention to fight for the Premier league, if we lose it is over".

Guardiola added that he can't recall a more difficult title race.

"I don't remember a league so tough...every game is a final."