Pep Guardiola said that guiding Manchester City to a Premier League title this season was the most difficult trophy of his career.

City defeated Liverpool by 1 point on the table. 

“It was the toughest title I have won in my career by far. We have to say congratulations to Liverpool – and thank you so much, because they pushed us and made us increase our standard. To get 198 points in two seasons is incredible. To win the title we had to win 14 games in a row – we knew for the last three months that we couldn’t drop any points," said Guardiola.

The City manager added that he expects next season to be even more difficult. 

“It will be tougher next season. But we’ll be stronger too. To win two in a row in this league, in this country, with all these incredible managers and players, when everybody invests so much money ... it’s because we have done really, really well. I’m sorry, but that’s the reality. I have the feeling next season that we’ll be back. We’ll try to be who we are now.”