Liverpool let a seven-point lead slip over four months, but this was no choke job on the perfection the title race demanded and the greatest runner-up in Premier League history but you only have to look at how many points Liverpool got this season to see how good this team are.
On the evidence of the past few months, they can barely afford to draw a game next season if they are going to keep up with a world-class Guardiola’s side City – who have a total of 198 points from their past two campaigns.
That is why the Reds cannot rest and be too satisfied with their achievements because they will have to improve further if they are going to challenge again.
Flying-high on the plane back to Manchester last night!
🔵 #mancity 🏆 pic.twitter.com/2hTowfIUqd
— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 13, 2019
As things stand, it is hard to see anyone else being in contention for the title next year.
I know the rest of the top six will all sign players in the summer, but looking at them now I don’t think they will be anywhere near City or Liverpool.