Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged his team to “reset and start from zero” after a tough 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The loss marked City’s sixth defeat in their last seven matches, a slump that has raised concerns about their season’s trajectory.
The defeat further widened the gap between Liverpool and City in the Premier League standings. Liverpool, now on an impressive 18 wins in 20 games under new manager Arne Slot, leads fifth-placed City by 11 points. The Reds also sit comfortably ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea, strengthening their position as title favorites this season.
The match at Anfield saw an early goal from Cody Gakpo, followed by a Mohamed Salah penalty 13 minutes from time, sealing a decisive victory for Liverpool. Guardiola acknowledged Liverpool’s dominance, saying, “I congratulate Liverpool, they deserve the victory, and we accept the situation right now and we’ll build from that.”
During the match’s final moments, Liverpool fans mocked Guardiola with chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning.” In response, Guardiola humorously held up six fingers, symbolizing the six Premier League titles City has won under his leadership.
Arne Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, praised his team’s unexpected success this season. “I don’t think anyone, including me, would have predicted this,” Slot admitted. However, he remains cautious, noting the potential for rivals like City, Arsenal, and Chelsea to regain form.
