Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola appears to concede Premier League title after Brighton defeat

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Manchester City's poor run of form continued on Saturday evening when they were beaten by Brighton
The defending Premier League champions are now five points behind leaders Liverpool, who beat Aston Villa
Pep Guardiola appeared to relinquish the title, saying another team deserves to win it this season

Manchester City lost their fourth straight game on Saturday against Brighton and are now five points behind league leaders Liverpool.

The defending champions are second in the table with 23 points and head into the international break with plenty to ponder.

Pep Guardiola has now lost four games in a row for the first time in his illustrious career.

Only Sir Alex Ferguson has won more Premier League titles than Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Guardiola on Premier League title race

Guardiola's Man City became the first team in Premier League history to win four successive titles last year and were aiming for a fifth straight crown.

Despite a valiant effort, Arsenal failed to stop Guardiola's team after a costly slip-up late in the season.

Rodri and Kevin de Bruyne's injuries have significantly affected their rhythm and form this season.

This past week was certainly a difficult one for them. They lost to Bournemouth, then got thrashed 4-1 by Sporting CP in the Champions League before losing to Brighton.

Guardiola appeared to concede the title in his post-match interview.

"Four [defeats] in a row. We have to change things quick. The schedule becomes tough but it is going to happen when the players come back. Maybe after seven years winning six Premier Leagues, maybe one year another team deserve it. We see what happens in Liverpool against Aston Villa, we'll see," he said via The Mirror.

Liverpool beat Aston Villa 2-0 to solidify their spot at the top. Under new coach Arne Slot, they are hoping to win their second Premier League title.