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Guardiola: Man City very close to dethroning champions Liverpool

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April 3, 2021 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero with manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted off [ REUTERS]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team were within touching distance of dethroning Liverpool as the new Premier League champions after Saturday's 2-0 win at Leicester City moved them 17 points clear at the top.

Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus scored at King Power Stadium to lead City to their 23rd win of the season, with Guardiola's side now needing 11 points from their remaining seven games to secure their third title in four seasons.

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