By Jack Gaughan for the Daily Mail
Published: 23:33 GMT, 14 January 2019 | Updated: 23:33 GMT, 14 January 2019
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Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City that their title defence will fall flat if they do not completely ignore Liverpool.
City beat Wolves 3-0 on Monday night with a double from Gabriel Jesus before Conor Coady diverted into his own net after Willy Boly had seen red before half-time.
Guardiola knows the champions cannot afford to drop many more points but is wary of his players looking at the fixture list to pinpoint where Jurgen Klopp’s side could slip up.
Leroy Sane whipped the ball across the six yard box for Gabriel Jesus to score the first goal
‘I don't have a magic ball to discover how many points we need,’ Guardiola said. ‘I said to them don't look at the schedule, don’t watch the calendar for the Liverpool games, forget about it.
‘Normally when that happens you lose your own games in my experience. Then it's over. If Liverpool win then I will congratulate Jurgen because it will be well deserved.
‘All we can do is win our games. You saw the incredible results Wolves have had, that's why I'm pleased with the win.
