Sunday's 2-2 draw on the Etihad among the 2 exceptional aspects of the present day technology become billed as a potential identify decider even though each have seven matches nevertheless to play.
The expectant crowd became dealt with to a feast of attacking soccer in Manchester however on the give up of it not anything a good deal had modified.
Defending champions City stay just one point in advance of their rivals, who had been 14 points off the tempo in January.
City had been two times pegged back after desires from Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus were cancelled out via Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane.
Guardiola's guys were the better side within the first 1/2, setting Liverpool's defence underneath severe pressure, however the visitors had been revitalised after the damage.
The City boss said he had a nagging feeling that his facet had permit Liverpool off the hook once they have been on top -- they could actually have won the match within the demise seconds but Riyad Mahrez lifted his shot over the bar.
"It became a top notch recreation from each sides and each aspects try to win every game in all competitions," he stated. "I had the sensation that with this end result we overlooked an opportunity, a sense we depart them alive."
Although the draw fits City extra than Liverpool, Guardiola stated his group could should win all seven of their ultimate games to be crowned Premier League winners.
"We understand that right now that one sport dropped we will no longer be champion," he stated.
City, chasing a fourth Premer League identify in 5 years, appear to have the simpler run-in, with Liverpool nevertheless to stand Manchester United, Everton and Tottenham.