Pep Guardiola has spoken of his relief that his Manchester City side have not been cut adrift in the Premier League title race.
Guardiola has revealed he feared his City side would be cut adrift this season as they battled a Treble hangover
The City manager also admitted that he has been left impressed by Liverpool, whom he described as 'unbelievable'.
Guardiola:
"I was not scared, but I didn't know what was going to happen after winning the Treble with no rest to get our gear off and a hangover from the Treble,”
"Immediately [there was] Japan, Community Shield; we didn't have any time mentally to recover; not even myself - I was tired when I started."
"The competition helped us to have a spark, to reignite again and that's why we won two titles already, have qualified in the Champions League and are there.
“I was a little afraid to be far far away because I know how Liverpool is back playing unbelievable with their best moments in many years.
"I know it will be difficult. Even Arsenal dropped points, but I saw how they played against West Ham and against Liverpool in the FA Cup - how good they play, the chances they create.
"It's similar to when we didn't get results against Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Tottenham, but I have the feeling and Aston Villa are so consistent and Tottenham as well."
Guardiola also revealed that Erling Haaland will not be back in time for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United -
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