Kevin De Bruyne admits Liverpool would be worthy of the title if the Reds could resist Manchester City

Kevin De Bruyne admitted Liverpool would be worthy of the title if he managed to overtake his Manchester City in the Premier League race.

City is four points behind the Reds with 15 games to play – a huge turnaround from its five-point lead in early December.

And Pep Guardiola's team is on track to get the most points in the season but not for the title – a record set at 89 during the 2011-12 campaign.

While Liverpool had lost only one league game of the season so far (2-1 defeat against City earlier in the month), De Bruyne revealed that the Reds would deserve the trophy's ### 39, they won more than 90 points from their team.

"Just take it as it is and say:" We had a good season, but someone was better "and congratulate them," said the Belgian midfielder to reporters.

"We try to do our best, but in the end, if Liverpool gets more points, it's because he deserves it."

"Of course, you always want to win, but if you have a 90-point season, you can not say much later.

"There is always luck, if you want to win something, you need luck, you need a good form, everyone must be there, it is a consequence of everything. "

Both teams had their luck on the last day, Liverpool having been gifted with a goal in their 4-3 win over Crystal Palace, while Manchester City's third goal was offiside at the time. 3-2 win over Huddersfield Town.

De Bruyne, who started only two Premier League matches this season due to an injury, was aware that City would need Liverpool's chance to play its game, having already faced the Reds at home and away this season. .

"We have to do what we can, try to win as many games as possible, and then we'll see what happens," he said.

"There are two teams – and even Tottenham [in third with 51] – who have so many points at this stage of the season.

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"It's quite remarkable because in a lot of seasons, you had already 10 or 12 points ahead, but this season is tight, I like it, I like to be competitive."

City will face Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup semifinal on Wednesday and Burnley in the FA Cup on Saturday before a Premier League game in Newcastle on Jan. 29.

The Reds will be more rested, the next match will not be played before the January 30 home game against Leicester City.