Defending champions Manchester City trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by 14 points and midfielder Bernardo Silva stated the title hopes for his side is over.
The Cityzens emerged champions for a record fourth successive time last season, but have struggled this season as they sit sixth on the log after winning just two of their last 10 games.
Pep Guardiola’s side have had a worrisome spell of injuries this season with Ballon d’Or winner Rodri out for the rest of the season and many other players spending time on the sidelines.
“Right now it’s about accepting reality. I’m not looking at Liverpool. I’m sixth in the league, I cannot be looking at Liverpool or Arsenal,” Silva said to Sky Sports in an interview.
“I’m looking at the next game to try and win three points… I wouldn’t say it’s impossible because in football there are no impossibles but right now Manchester City is completely out of the title race, no question about that, it’s too late for us.
“People say you cannot win the league until January, but you can lose it. This season the reality is that we have lost it.”
City play host 13th-placed West Ham United in a league match on Saturday, before facing fourth-tier side Salford City in the FA Cup on January 11.
