Spurs, Liverpool showings prove City will win league – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's performances in draws against Liverpool and Tottenham have convinced him his side will win the Premier League title again this season.

City have drawn their last three games against Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham and have fallen to third place in the table.

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However, ahead of the trip to Aston Villa on Wednesday, Guardiola said he was confident they would win a record fourth consecutive title.

“My feeling today is that we are going to win the Premier League,” Guardiola said in a press conference on Tuesday.

“If we play at the level we showed against Liverpool and Tottenham, we will win again. People don't believe it already after three draws, but we think we will do it again, knowing that we won't. easy because no team has done it yet [won four in a row].

“The difficulty is there and that was the case last season, but if you ask me today how I feel, we will start again.”

City face a tough trip to Villa, who have a 100% league record at Villa Park this season, scoring 23 goals in their six home games.

Unai Emery's side are fourth in the table and have lost just one of their last 12 matches in all competitions.

“They have an incredible team,” Guardiola said.

“When Unai Emery goes, every month is better than the month before and every season is better. Three Europa Leagues in a row with Sevilla and he has done an incredible job in London with Arsenal. He is a great manager. “

City will be without suspended Rodri and Jack Grealish, while Jérémy Doku is a doubt due to injury.

Rodri will be a big miss in midfield, especially as City lost all three games despite the Spaniard being suspended earlier in the season.

“We will not deny his importance, but if he is not there because he is suspended like Jack, we will find the best solution to compete with Aston Villa,” Guardiola added.