Pep Guardiola has admitted that he knows any dropped points will see Manchester City relinquish their Premier League crown.

City find themselves third in the Premier League table behind Liverpool and Arsenal as they look to reclaim their title.

City are third in the Premier League behind Liverpool and ArsenalCredit: Getty

Winning the league would see them do so for a fourth year in a row - a feat that has never been managed before in the Premier League.

However, with eight games to go, the champions are three points behind Liverpool while also lagging behind on goal difference.

And Guardiola believes that if his side drop any points now - it could prove fatal to their title dreams.

"We are third and not far from the top of the league," he said.

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