5 points behind, but with a game in hand. Right now Liverpool are the biggest threat to City's quest for a record 4th EPL title in a row, but the thing is, City become unstoppable just at the right time, and that time is approaching; this is why they have won so many EPL titles in recent years. Liverpool might be strong from now until the end of the season, but they can only be champions if City don't go on their long winning runs, City are better than everyone else in a title run-in and we're going to see it play out this season for the umpteenth time.
for me, both Man City and Liverpool are the best candidates this season to win this trophy. Man City just needs to prove to us that after the return of their key player who was injured, it means that the next 2 matches should be able to bring 3 points each. With opponents Newcastle and Burnley being the only way for Man City to continue to survive alongside Liverpool. Meanwhile we will put this postponed match aside because it will be a meal at the end of the season. Seeing Liverpool trend of being one step ahead of Man City we still cannot feel safe, for Jurgen Klopp just a difference of 5 points is not enough to stop Man City enthusiasm.