Ok, we’ve all seen it – mercurial, hardship battle between the two probably best sides in the world. But now it’s time to move on, as there are still seven games left to determine the new Premier League champions.The reigning champions Manchester City remain a point clear of second-placed Liverpool after the two drew 2-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.PLAYER RATINGS: De Bruyne’s magical dance, TAA’s Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde episodeSo, let’s see what is ahead of us and which path seems more or less complicated. First, the holders and their upcoming EPL matches…Manchester City:Brighton (home)Watford (home)Leeds (away)Wolves (away)Newcastle (home)West Ham (away)Aston Villa (home)In truth, it doesn’t seem like a mission impossible to clinch all seven victories. Not a single team from the summit out there on their way. Still, there are maybe a few possible mines, like those last two – West Ham and Aston Villa, both for their own specific reasons.The Hammers are a very well-led side, packed with experienced players and guided by David Moyes, who’s thoroughly enjoying himself in this role. The fact they are still in the quest for the UEFA Europa League tells a story of its own. Playing away against them, with an enormous pressure of victory on your shoulders – that’s not a simple task even for the genius of Pep’s ilk.City and Liverpool split points in a mouthwatering derby, postponing the decision of the new EPL championMoreover, that Villa team doesn’t seem ruthless, not dangerous too much, but we mustn’t neglect the ‘Gerrard effect’. Ex-Liverpool captain and the club’s legend now is in the position to face both City and Liverpool as a gaffer and indirectly decide this exhilarating two-horse title race.Pep Guardiola says he’s not friends with Jurgen Klopp … but there’s nothing but respect between the two 🤝 pic.twitter.com/JcDhZR9H5P— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) April 10, 2022 With all due respect to Graham Potter’s Brighton or newly resurrected Leeds United, they don’t seem capable of hurting the Citizens.WED: 22.00: (4.70) ATL. MADRID (3.50) MAN CITY (1.90)Anyhow, Guardiola believes his side must win their last seven EPL games in order to lift the title at the end of the season.Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “Seven games left, we have to win all of them, or it will be over. We are going to play for that.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##On the other end, Jurgen Klopp and his boys have a much more challenging schedule.Let’s see…Liverpool:Man Utd (home)Everton (home)Newcastle (away)Tottenham (home)Aston Villa (away)Southampton (away)Wolves (home)Huh, a tad bit more demanding, init? Sure, Manchester United are miles away from the desired form, but the Red Devils are always a fierce rival in whatever state they are. Do you think it’s a piece of cake beating them? Well, think again. Especially, when you’re with your back to the wall, knowing that a draw would be devastating for you.WED: 22.00: (1.30) LIVERPOOL (6.25) BENFICA (10.0)And then comes an even tougher opponent – Conte’s Tottenham. With the thriving offensive axis Kane-Son, the Spurs are a severe threat to the Scousers. Moreover, the North Londoners have a clear target to reach the Champions League. And they would need all the points they can get to achieve it, against Liverpool too.How bizarre: Villa dominate and Spurs celebrate a 4-0 victory thanks to Son’s hattrickAnd as if all this is not enough, there are also the Reds’ city rivals and archenemies – Everton. Struggling, shivering Toffees, entering every match as their life depends on it, with a single task – to push themselves to safety.Being sacked is just another part of the job: Lampard knows that his position isn’t secureSo, just imagine how thrilling it will be once the Merseyside derby kicks off on April 24 at Anfield. Lampard used to be lethal for Liverpool more than once in the past as a player, and if he repeats it as tactician, the trophy might well stay at the Etihad.So, now when you have it all in front of you, what do you think – who’s got an easier path to silverware, City or Liverpool?
