Pep Guardiola channels Liverpool FC anthem as Man City prepare for run-in

On Saturday, Manchester City players will hear one or two renditions of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' by the travelling Liverpool fans at the Etihad Stadium.

As City begin the final two months of their season, Guardiola channelled the lyrics of the famous song by telling his players to 'accept the storm' if things aren't going their way, because 'tomorrow the sun rises'.

Guardiola insists he views Liverpool no differently despite their own storm this season, which sees them in sixth and facing a fight for a top four finish. Despite trailing leaders Arsenal, Guardiola acknowledged securing a top four spot in the Premier League is no easy task.

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Asked if he would have accepted a drop from title challengers last season to sixth place this term, the City boss launched a passionate defence of his own side and their achievement of qualifying for Europe every season under his watch.

"Always I think [a drop-off] can happen. I never overestimate me or the team, that it's not going to happen," he said. "This can happen. I've said many times that the teams who win the Premier League, the year after, not even qualify for the Europa League.

"Every time can happen what happened to Liverpool this season or another case, Chelsea or another team in the top six. It can happen to us absolutely. When it happens, try to find a solution as soon as possible and try to avoid it. If it happens, two or three weeks and fourth week try to find a solution. When it happens, accept the storm and always tomorrow the sun rises. The only thing I believe is don't complain, find solutions and try to avoid it but knowing this can happen.

"You have to qualify for the Champions