Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has named his favourites for the Premier League title after his side dropped points against Arsenal.
The Citizens missed the chance to move top of the table after a goalless draw against the Gunners at the Etihad on Sunday evening.
The defending league champions now find themselves in third spot, three points behind league leaders Liverpool, who Guardiola considers favourites.
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“Arsenal is an exceptional team, well managed and the players are good [but] my point of view still we are the team,” the City coach said, as per the club's website.
“Many things we can be better, but I am satisfied. I said to the team, don’t be sad. I know my players, how they behave, and they tried it. I give credit to Arsenal.
“We will not be here at semi-final of FA Cup, quarter-final of Champions League and fighting for Premier League title [if we are not the team].
“We want to win but we are there. It was a battle. It was a tight game [but] I see the way they train.
“[Are Liverpool now favourites?] Yes. Always who is first is favourite. Second favourite is Arsenal. Third we are. It’s not in our hands.
“All we can do against Aston Villa is try to win the game.
“When we were top we were favourites because it was in our hands but now it is not.”
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