Pep Guardiola’s comments about Liverpool fans after a tough loss have stirred reactions, highlighting the intense rivalry between the clubs and the pressure on Manchester City.
Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool, pushing City down to fifth place in the league, now 11 points behind the leaders, Liverpool. This is a surprising downturn for Guardiola and his team, especially during the Sheikh Mansour era.
As the match ended, Liverpool fans chanted that Guardiola would be sacked. He took the taunts lightly, even showing six fingers to the crowd, representing the number of league titles he has won with City.
In a post-match interview, Guardiola responded to the fans’ chants by comparing them to supporters of clubs like Brighton. He expressed surprise at the reaction from Anfield, saying, “I wish they were more kind.”
Guardiola questioned why the fans wanted him out now, especially after last season when City won the Premier League. He noted that he didn’t expect such behavior from Liverpool fans, suggesting that they should respect his achievements.
Despite the pressure, Guardiola is not in danger of losing his job, especially after recently signing a new contract. However, he is eager for his team to bounce back when they face Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening.
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