Gundogan: Liverpool defeat would likely end City’s title bid

Ilkay Gundogan admits defeat to Liverpool on Sunday could end title hopes for a Manchester City side reeling from another crushing result.

City’s miserable spell continued as they squandered a 3-0 lead inside the final 15 minutes to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Pep Guardiola’s side at least avoided a sixth successive defeat in all competitions, but it made for chaotic preparation for this weekend’s crunch visit to Anfield.

Liverpool will go into that game flying high with an eight-point lead over champions City at the top of the Premier League.

“To stay in the title race, probably yes, (it’s a game City can’t afford to lose), because 11 points would be a huge gap,” said midfield veteran Gundogan.