Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola reacts during the match between Manchester City and Feyenoord. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Pep Guardiola suffered the wrath of Anfield after Manchester City’s devastating 2-0 defeat by Liverpool on Sunday, but the Spaniard took it well.
City were comfortably beaten 2-0 at Anfield thanks to a goal in each half from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah.
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Actually, it could have been a lot worse for citywith Liverpool wasting numerous great chances to extend their lead.
The Reds attempted 18 shots on the day, generating a whopping 3.35 xG, compared to just eight and 0.82 respectively for City.
Sunday’s defeat now extends City’s incredible slump to six defeats and a draw in their last seven games in all competitions, while they have lost each of their last four Premier League matches.
Towards the end of the game, Liverpool fans began to ironically chant “you’ll be sacked in the morning” at Guardiola, who must be feeling as low as ever as City manager, despite only recently signed a new contract.
In fairness to Guardiola, he took the jeers in stride, giving the Anfield crowd six fingers in reference to the number of Premier League titles he has won during his time at Man City.
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Guardiola also applauded the Liverpool fans at the end of the game after creating an incredible atmosphere.
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This latest defeat sees City drop to fifth in the Premier League table, while the champions are already 11 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool.
With just 13 games to go, many pundits are now declaring Liverpool massive favorites and Man City out of contention.
“There is something that feels wrong. Liverpool are now incredible favorites for this title,” said Gary Neville Sky Sports.
Jamie Carragher added: “I don’t think there’s any going back for Man City now. Sometimes you have to lose for people to realize what you’ve done.
“This season, Man City will not win the Premier League.”
Former Man City defender Micah Richards said: “It’s a shadow of a team I’ve seen in the Pep era. It’s strange to see.”
