Guardiola: 'Why should I be distracted now from this important game against Palace?'

NOT LOOKING PAST PALACE: Pep Guardiola is refusing to look beyond Manchester City's visit to Crystal Palace despite Real Madrid looming as a Selhurst Park slip-up would leave their Premier League title hopes in tatters. Pic: Paige Young

Pep Guardiola is refusing to look beyond Manchester City's visit to Crystal Palace despite Real Madrid looming as a Selhurst Park slip-up would leave their Premier League title hopes in tatters.

A win for City in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off will move them level on points with leaders Liverpool, who head to Old Trafford for a clash with arch rivals Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.