Pep Guardiola dismissed chants of "sacked in the morning" from Liverpool fans during Manchester City’s 2-0 defeat at Anfield, emphasizing his six Premier League titles with City. Despite their seven-game winless streak, Guardiola remained composed, addressing City’s need to recover before a crucial match against Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola responded to chants from Liverpool fans calling for his sacking after City’s 2-0 loss at Anfield on Sunday. The chants erupted late in the game as City’s winless streak stretched to seven matches.
In response, Guardiola, unfazed, raised six fingers to symbolize the six Premier League titles he has won with Manchester City. Addressing the incident post-match, Guardiola admitted he didn’t expect such taunts from Liverpool fans, citing the mutual respect developed through intense rivalries over the years.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he remarked: “Every stadium wants to sack me now—it started at Brighton! But I didn’t expect this at Anfield. They waited until 2-0 to chant, which is fine. I respect them; it’s all part of the game.”
This period marks a rare low for Guardiola, with City now 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool. A string of six losses and one draw has raised concerns among fans and pundits alike. Guardiola’s side now faces the challenge of regaining form, with a crucial clash against Nottingham Forest, currently just one point behind City, looming at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
City fans hope their team can reverse fortunes swiftly, while rivals continue to revel in their rare struggles. For Guardiola, the road to redemption begins now, but his defiant response shows he remains unshaken by the criticism.
