(Reuters) – Manchester City must shortly put the frustration of Champions League failure behind them as their battle for Premier League supremacy with Liverpool resumes on the weekend.
City had been minutes away from reserving a spot within the remaining earlier than Real Madrid produced a shocking extra-time comeback to advance to the May 28 decider in opposition to Liverpool in Paris.
With solely some extent separating leaders City from Liverpool within the league with 4 matches left, Pep Guardiola’s aspect host Newcastle United on Sunday, a workforce they beat 4-0 away in December however who’ve proven a lot enchancment lately.
Guardiola mentioned his gamers felt the strain in Madrid however must now regroup for the title run-in.
“Now we have to course of that and are available again, with our folks at residence and the final 4 video games we have now,” he mentioned.
Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday and have the chance to retake the lead as they proceed their bid for a historic quadruple of trophies.
Juergen Klopp’s workforce are unbeaten at residence within the league this season, having received 14 of 17 video games at Anfield, and can be filled with confidence after profitable at Villarreal in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg.
Tottenham final received at Liverpool in 2011 however Spurs supervisor Antonio Conte mentioned his aspect would go to Anfield seeking to take one thing from the match.
“Maybe someone can think that we have to get points in other games, but I think we have to prepare for this game and to go there and try to get points,” he added.
“For us, every game is vital.”
Tottenham are fifth and chasing a berth in subsequent season’s Champions League however London rivals Arsenal, who’re two factors forward in fourth spot, have a possibility to solidify their benefit by beating struggling Leeds United at residence on Sunday.
Norwich City have been relegated and Watford have little probability of survival, leaving Burnley (34 factors), Leeds (34) and Everton (32) preventing to keep away from the third relegation slot.
Burnley host Aston Villa on Saturday whereas Everton, who surprised Chelsea 1-0 final weekend, journey to Leicester City on Sunday.
Burnley have collected 10 factors from 4 matches for the reason that sacking of Sean Dyche, with interim supervisor Mike Jackson adopting a extra attacking method.
(Editing by Peter Rutherford)
