In a dramatic turn of events at Anfield, Liverpool delivered a crushing 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side reeling from their fourth consecutive Premier League loss. The match saw Cody Gakpo’s early strike and a second-half penalty from Mohamed Salah seal the victory for the Reds. However, it was the chants from Liverpool fans, calling for Guardiola’s sacking, that made headlines.
Guardiola, known for his calm demeanor, responded to the chants with a defiant gesture, holding up six fingers to represent the Premier League titles he has won with City. In his post-match interview, Guardiola expressed his surprise at the chants, saying, “I didn’t expect Anfield to start to chant at 0-2 that I would be sacked. Maybe I deserve to be sacked, honestly, with our results, or maybe I’m still in the job because I won six Premier Leagues and a lot of titles!”
Despite the heavy defeat, Guardiola remained optimistic about his team’s future. He acknowledged the challenges his team has faced, including a lack of pre-season and injuries, but emphasized his belief in the squad’s ability to bounce back. “I want the team back, and the players back. Call me delusional, but I have the feeling that from here we will start to build back to winning games and confidence.”
Guardiola’s resilience and track record of success have earned him respect, even from rival managers. Liverpool’s Arne Slot, who succeeded Jurgen Klopp, commented on Guardiola’s achievements, saying, “Pep has won so many things and shown so many times already – the league is not decided in November or December, so no-one has to feel empathy or sorry for Pep. He will be able to bring City back.”
As Manchester City looks to recover from this setback, all eyes will be on Guardiola and his ability to steer the team back to their winning ways. The road ahead is challenging, but if history has taught us anything, it’s that Guardiola is no stranger to overcoming adversity.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 5th in the Premier League with 23 points.
In the last 13 games, it has won 7 times, drew twice, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Manchester City lost 2-0 against Liverpool.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 22 goals and conceding 19.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday 4th of December in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool is currently 1st in the Premier League with 34 points.
In the last 13 games, it has won 11 times, drew once, and lost once. In its last match, Liverpool won 2-0 against Manchester City.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 26 goals and conceding 8.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Newcastle United on Wednesday 4th of December in Newcastle upon Tyne. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.
