straight to your inboxPep Guardiola isn't bothered how big the points gap with Liverpool ends up as he prepares Manchester City for other challenges.City's defeat to Chelsea last week left them 23 points off top spot and confirmed Jurgen Klopp's side as Premier League champions, meaning the Merseyside club will be welcomed by the 2018 and 2019 winners with a guard of honour at the Etihad on Thursday.Liverpool could increase the lead in that fixture, and there are seven games remaining in total for the gap to grow or narrow.
Guardiola wants a committed performance from his players, and is keen to wrap up a top-four spot as quickly as possible, but considers the Premier League "over".While much has been made of the chasm between the two.
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