Pep Guardiola is sceptical whether Manchester City can compete with the European elite after falling 14 points behind LiverpoolPep Guardiola has questioned whether Manchester City can compete with the European elite at the moment, and insists they must improve on their current form. The reigning Premier League champions completed a domestic treble last season, but trail league leaders Liverpool by 14 points after losing 2-1 to neighbours Manchester United on Saturday. "United have the quality to defend and the quality to attack on the counter-attack and you have to accept that," Guardiola said. Arsenal vs Man City Live on"Maybe this is going to help us for the future so we need to live this as a club to be better. 0:37 Guardiola remains optimistic on his side's title chances, despite derby defeat to Manchester United Guardiola remains optimistic on his side's title chances, despite derby defeat to Manchester United"We are trying to win games, to win the next one."

Source: Sky sports December 09, 2019 00:33 UTC