Bernardo Silva makes brutally honest admission on Premier League title race after Liverpool win | OneFootball

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has admitted that defeat at Anfield could have marked the end of the club’s Premier League title hopes this season.

Pep Guardiola’s side produced one of their most important results of the campaign with a dramatic late turnaround on Merseyside, recovering from a second-half setback to claim all three points.

The victory ensured Manchester City remain within touching distance of league leaders Arsenal at the top of the division, and preserved belief inside the dressing room that the title race is still alive despite the six-point gap to the Gunners.

For long spells, City controlled possession but struggled to convert dominance into clear chances, while Liverpool grew into the match after the interval. A stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai put the hosts ahead, leaving Guardiola’s men needing a response.

That came late with Bernardo Silva dragging City level before Erling Haaland converted a stoppage-time penalty to secure a crucial away win. The result not only reduced the gap at the top of the table, but also provided a significant morale boost ahead of a demanding run.

It follows a period in which Manchester City have combined strong cup form – including a 5–1 aggregate win over Newcastle to reach the Carabao Cup Final – with occasional inconsistency in the league; something Pep Guardiola himself admitted prior to the Anfield clash.

Speaking with television broadcasters beyond the full-time whistle on Merseyside, captain Bernardo Silva admitted, “For the distance that we have to Arsenal, obviously coming here to Anfield is always… For me, it’s the toughest place in the Premier League, by far.

“And usually, for most teams, a draw is not a bad result. But we needed to go for another goal, so when I scored I was quite happy obviously because we were back in the game, but we needed another one.”

Offering more wider thoughts on the title race picture, the Portuguese midfielder said, “I feel the whole team knew before the game that if we lost this game, probably the title race is over.

“They [Arsenal] are still in a much better position than us, but we felt like we needed to win this game. This puts us a bit closer, the hope is there, we’re going to fight until the end – but six points is still six points.”

City’s victory ensures the pressure remains on Arsenal, particularly with more than a dozen matches still to play. Pep Guardiola had already warned in the build-up consistency would be key, and the comeback at Anfield may prove a defining psychological moment.

Attention will now turn to maintaining momentum across all fronts, with the Carabao Cup Final against Arsenal looming in March, but more immediately a home clash against Fulham and a potential reunion with Oscar Bobb.

The former contest could carry significant weight not only in terms of silverware, but also in the broader narrative of the season, particularly if the two sides remain close in the league standings.