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Pep Guardiola has warned Liverpool to prepare for their fight of their lives as Manchester City 'will never give up' their quest to become champions again.

City ground out a hard-fought 2-0 win at Everton on Wednesday night, a victory that cemented their position as title favourites and propelled them to the top of the table for the first time since December 7. They lead Liverpool on goal difference, having played a game more.

It represents a dramatic turnaround as nine days ago, it seemed as if City's world was about to cave in following a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle. Guardiola's side were not fluent at Goodison Park but their desire was beyond question and he is confident in their ability to go the distance.

'It's much better now,' said Guardiola, whose side secured victory thanks to goals from Aymeric Laporte and substitute Gabriel Jesus. 'We have played one more game. It's the best we can do. The reality is we could have been one month ago 10 points behind when we played Liverpool.

'A few days ago, we could have been seven points behind. Now we are top of the league. That is the best advice, the lesson is – never give up. That is a lesson for all athletes. Try to win the games, because life can change immediately.'

City are chasing a quadruple and the demands on them will be unforgiving over the next month. The hectic schedule might hand Liverpool an advantage as they can rest in between games but Guardiola is not trying to second guess what is going on at Anfield.