As the final whistle at Anfield was about to blow, Pep Guardiola was teased by Liverpool fans. The crowd sang: "You will be fired tomorrow morning" to get the attention of the away team's captain. After that, the Spanish strategist returned, raising 6 fingers towards the stands. That is an action that implies winning 6 Premier League titles in the past 7 years.
"When you win, you laugh. When you lose, they laugh, that's all" - Pep shared after the match.
This is the 6th loss in the last 7 matches of the defending champion in all competitions. Pep Guardiola understands what Man City is facing and does not seem shy about the troubles the team is facing.
The 53-year-old captain confirmed that the team will not be able to win the 5th consecutive Premier League title when the gap with Liverpool has been widened to 11 points. In addition, he also said that the team has many problems, not simply the loss in the Super Sunday match.
Pep admitted that his team is now past its peak. This series of bad matches made The Citizens fans see how wonderful the past period was when their favorite 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 for the Champions League. After the defeat last Sunday, I can only complain.
It seems that what Man City has done in the past is easily judged. However, when looking back, it was not simple at all. The victory over Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool or Arsenal that was very strong last season was a last-ishing effort. But now, we can no longer maintain our strength, that is a reality that must be accepted in any circumstances" - Pep shared.
Pep Guardiola's Man City are not only fighting to maintain their championship title, they are also under constant pressure to win so that the image of a powerful team cannot be erased. In addition, the Etihad team always has to prove that they are okay when many opponents are wanting the court to sink them into financial fraud allegations. A lot of things have come down at one time from the streak of 6/7 recent losses.
Pep said that Man City would eventually return. The Spanish strategist is reputable enough to say this and convince the fans. The contract that the captain has just signed will help the players feel more confident. Maybe there is no chance to win the Premier League as Pep said, but Man City still have a chance in the UEFA Champions League to scream once again
