As the final whistle at Anfield was about to blow, Pep Guardiola was jeered by Liverpool fans. The crowd chanted: "You'll be sacked tomorrow morning" to the visiting captain. The Spaniard then turned around and held up six fingers to the stands, a gesture that implied he had won six Premier League titles in the past seven years.
"When you win, you laugh. When you lose, they laugh, that's all there is to it" - Pep shared after the match.
This is the defending champions' sixth defeat in seven games in all competitions. Pep Guardiola understands what Man City are facing and is not shy about the team's troubles.
The 53-year-old captain confirmed that the team will not be able to win the Premier League title for the fifth consecutive time as the gap with Liverpool has widened to 11 points. Besides, he also said that the team has many problems, not just the result of losing on Super Sunday.
Pep admitted that his team is now past its peak. This bad streak makes The Citizens fans see how great the previous period was when their beloved team overcame all obstacles. Pep is always cautious and does not like to use the word "easy" to talk about Man City's victories.
"At the start of the season, everyone said that Man City would eventually win the Premier League, then fight to win the Champions League. After Sunday's defeat, all I could do was cry.
It seems that what Man City did in the past is easy to judge. However, looking back, it is not simple. The victory over Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool or a very strong Arsenal last season was a last-ditch effort. But now, we can no longer maintain our strength, that is the reality that must be accepted in any situation" - Pep shared.
Pep Guardiola's Man City are not only fighting to maintain their title, they are also under pressure to win continuously to keep their image as a powerful team intact. In addition, the Etihad team always has to show that they are fine when many opponents are trying to get the court to bury them in financial fraud allegations. A lot of things are coming together at once, looking at the series of 6/7 recent losses.
Pep said that Man City will eventually return. The Spanish strategist has enough prestige to say this and convince the fans. The captain's newly signed contract extension will help the players be more confident. There may not be a chance to win the Premier League as Pep said, but Man City still has a chance in the UEFA Champions League to once again be the best.
