Pep Guardiola admits it may seem like stopping Arsenal is "almost impossible" but is well aware titles are not won in November. His Manchester City side face a strong test of their mettle as they host reigning champions Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

The match is important for both clubs as they look to keep the pressure on the Gunners, who dropped points for the first time since September after they conceded an injury-time equaliser to draw 2-2 at surprise high-flyers Sunderland on Saturday.

City manager Guardiola said: "If they continue this way – they play games, they don't concede goals, not even clear chances, and they win and win.

"Oh my God, it will be almost impossible, but always you expect you will be better and they...