Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed he "loves" to watch Premier League rivals Tottenham play.

Mauricio Pochettino's side have enjoyed a rich vein of form in recent weeks, having equalled a club record of six consecutive top-flight victories.

Such a stellar resurgence has helped fire the north Londoners back into the title race and they currently occupy second place, just seven points adrift of leaders Chelsea.

Tottenham face City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening and Guardiola is a big fan of the high-pressing game he will attempt to find a way to beat.

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"They are a good team, [and have been for] three or two years in a row," Guardiola insisted.

"They are really playing good. As a fan of football, I love to see them.

"We have already said goodbye to the title. It is not going to depend on what happens tomorrow."

City are 10 points adrift of Antonio Conte's pacesetters and could slip to sixth place in the table if they lose to Spurs and Manchester United win away at Stoke.

Guardiola's defence and Claudio Bravo's individual form have been widely criticised of late and the Spanish coach is adamant they must shoulder such opinions.

"We accept it. It is part of our job - the manager's job, the players' job - so accept it.

"We will be stronger in front, be stronger in back. We when are stronger at the back, we will be stronger in front."

Meanwhile, Jan Vertonghen will miss the game due to an ankle injury but Toby Alderweireld is adamant Spurs can cope without his compatriot.