Pep Guadiola’s side have the title in their own hands (Photo by Isaac Parkin – MCFC/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says there’s no margin for error if his side are to retain the Premier League title this season.

City took an almighty step towards defending their crown with a 4-1 win against leaders Arsenal on Wednesday, which cut the Gunners’ lead at the top to two points.

But the Gunners have played two extra matches than City, leaving Guardiola’s side as heavy favourites to go on to win the title.

Guardiola’s men are through to the final of the FA Cup and the semi-finals of the Champions League, giving them a chance to replicate the Treble won by Manchester United in 1999.

But, although the title is now ‘in their own hands’, Guardiola has warned his side they cannot afford a single slip-up.

City thrashed Arsenal (Picture: Getty Images)

‘We cannot lose our focus. Now it’s in our hands,’ said Guardiola.

‘These next three games will dictate if we can do what we want to do. The reality is we’re still behind Arsenal.

‘It will not be easy for us, but it is game by game and we see what happens.

‘When it’s in our hands, we have to use it.’