Pep Guardiola is adamant he isn't interested how Liverpool fare on Sunday - but admits the critics will "destroy" him if he doesn't win the Premier League title.
City are a point ahead of the Reds going into the final game of the season, with the leaders visiting Brighton and Hove Albion as Jurgen Klopp's side entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Klopp has already stated Liverpool will concentrate on their job rather than become preoccupied with events on the South Coast.
And with City knowing a win will confirm back-to-back titles, Guardiola wants thoughts only on Brighton - even if he expects a difficult game.
"It's better to focus on what we have to do," said the Catalan. "If we win then you don't need anything else.
"It'd be nice to score a quick goal but it's not going to happen, because we analysed how Brighton defend this week.
"I knew from the FA Cup and when they were here that it's difficult.
"We just need to focus on the game we have to play. If they (Liverpool) win we have to win, we don't have to be distracted.
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"We saw that in the Champions League if you go out everybody destroys the managers and the clubs. I know we'll be judged - you have to win."
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