Pep Guardiola admits that Man City “couldn’t handle the duels” like they normally do as they fell to a crushing 4-0 defeat to Spurs in the Premier League. James Maddison grabbed a first-half

Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City's title defence could be all but over if they lose to Liverpool at Anfield next Sunday. With Liverpool set to face Southampton this Sunday, a win for the Reds would extend their lead to eight points at the top of the Premier League table.

Manchester City hosted Tottenham Hotspur in one of the most anticipated fixtures of Premier League Matchday 12, with Pep Guardiola ’s side under pressure to bounce back after a run of poor form. However, a resounding 4-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium deepened City’s woes and extended Guardiola’s unprecedented losing streak.