Pep Guardiola confident Manchester City can match Liverpool in one-off clash

“But Liverpool are a top team in many aspects. They lost just one game in the Premier League. That’s why it’s a good test for us.”

Manchester City manager Peo Guardiola has endured a frustrating season (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola accepts Manchester City are not challenging Liverpool for the title this season but is convinced they can still match them on their day.

After winning the Premier League for the past four years, City find themselves in an unfamiliar position outside the race for top spot this season.