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The Citizens have played seven games across three different competitions in the space of just 22 days in the month of April and are preparing for another quick turnaround following their midweek win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

Man City cruised to a 4-0 away victory against the Seagulls on Thursday night, with Phil Foden scoring twice in between Kevin De Bruyne's headed opener and a second-half strike from Julian Alvarez.

Guardiola's men have climbed above Liverpool into second place and sit just one point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, who have played a game more and face North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Winning an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title remains in sight for Man City, who are now preparing for Sunday's trip to the City Ground to face relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest.

Guardiola believes that every team is 'tired' at this stage of the campaign, but he hopes that the excitement of fighting for another top-flight trophy can spur on his Man City squad in their final five league fixtures.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday night, Guardiola said: «Of course, all the teams are tired, it's normal at the end of the season. But in the same time, it's so exciting, you know, fighting again. For the Premier League, it's a dream come true.

»I could not expect it, honestly. I know always you dream to be there. But what happened in the past? I had this season maybe we would not be able to do it."

Although City have just two full days to prepare for Sunday's trip

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