Pep Guardiola: I cannot guarantee Man City will challenge for title next season

City ended the season, 13 points behind new champions Liverpool.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City ended the campaign 13 points behind winners Liverpool. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Pep Guardiola admitted he could not guarantee Manchester City would bounce back to challenge Liverpool for next season’s Premier League title.

City will play in the Champions League for a 15th-successive season after they salvaged a disappointing campaign with a final-day victory over Fulham to finish third and secure a spot in Europe’s top-tier competition.