'They're back' - Bernardo Silva gives Liverpool title verdict after 'frustrating' Man City

Bernardo Silva admits Liverpool are once again a major threat to Manchester City after ensuring an afternoon of frustration for Pep Guardiola's side.

The Reds came from behind to earn a 1-1 Premier League draw at the Etihad on Saturday and deny City the chance to equal the English record of 24 consecutive home wins in all competitions, which was set by Sunderland more than 130 years ago.

It also maintained a strong start to the campaign for Jurgen Klopp's new-look side, who have lost only once in 24 games in the top flight since beaten 4-1 in their most recent previous visit to the Etihad back in April.

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And Silva expects Liverpool to join Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in attempting to stop City winning a fourth consecutive title.

"I think we should have won – but when you play a team like Liverpool, this season they are back being very competitive again," said the City midfielder. "We expected it after a tough season for them. We knew their energy was going to be back so it’s going to be tough – not just with them but Arsenal, Spurs – but we are also ready to fight.

"We enjoy it more when we win but it’s nice for the Premier League and fans when it’s this tight and there is emotion. We now have four teams who are very close to each other. We are going to try our best to get a little bit of distance – last season wasn’t nice to be so far behind Arsenal. We want to stay close to the top so when it gets to February, March we are in the discussion again to win the Premier League."

City have now dropped points in consecutive games after going into the recent international