Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City could be in store for a “crazy” finale on Sunday that evokes memories of the club’s dramatic, heart-stopping first Premier League title success seven years ago.

But the City manager has urged his players to hold their nerve and keep calm if they do run into trouble against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.

City famously trailed 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers on the final day of the 2011/12 season only to score twice in stoppage time through Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero to win 3-2 and clinch the title on goal difference from Manchester United.

Guardiola is hoping it will be a more straight-forward affair against Brighton as City bid to win a fourth title in eight seasons and extend Liverpool’s wait for the championship to a 30th year - but recognises his players, young and old, may have to improvise if they hit problems.

“We must play well and be strong mentally, knowing it will be tough - it’s how we react even if we have bad moments,” Guardiola said. “We have to focus on the game - how we want to play - and not worry too much [about the rest].