It is hard to overtake Manchester City under Pep Guardiola – Mauricio Pochettino

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino admits it will be difficult to overtake Manchester City under Pep Guardiola in the Premier League (Tim Goode/PA)

Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged it will be difficult for any club to win the Premier League title whilst Pep Guardiola remains in charge of Manchester City.

Chelsea face the champions at Stamford Bridge on Sunday seeking a fourth win in six games in the league, but go into the game 11 points behind Guardiola’s treble winners having finished a colossal 45 points back last season.