Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan insists every game is a "final" as title race with Liverpool further intensified on Saturday following wins for each team.
11.04.2022 - 13:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Premier League title is still up for grabs after the two main contenders squared off at the Etihad on Sunday. Liverpool twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw with Manchester City to remain a point behind the Blues at the top of the table with seven games to go.
Whereas both teams before the weekend could say that the title race was in their hands, Jurgen Klopp's side are now reliant on a slip from City after seeing their winning streak ended by them. Pep Guardiola and his players held Liverpool off three years ago in a high-quality title race and will look to use that experience to claim a fourth title in five years.
However, there are 11 other Premier League teams that can have a say on where the title ends up. Amid Champions League and FA Cup fixtures, here are the games City and Liverpool must navigate as they look to find a road to victory.
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LIVERPOOL vs United CITY vs Brighton
City could end a day off top spot in the league for the first time since December as Liverpool play a day earlier after their FA Cup semi-final. United is traditionally a huge rival for Liverpool and their fans would love nothing more than to stop Liverpool's momentum, although while Ralf Rangnick's side are fighting for European qualification they have shown nothing to suggest they can win games of football against good teams.
Guardiola will doubtless talk up how difficult their match with Brighton is, knowing the respect he has for Graham Potter. However, the Seagulls are not in great form with just one win in five and have slid down into mid-table.
CITY vs Watford LIVERPOOL vs Everton
Watford should be a home banker for City,
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan insists every game is a "final" as title race with Liverpool further intensified on Saturday following wins for each team.
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