Ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster match against English Premier League leaders Liverpool, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has set his focus on ending his side’s recent poor run.
Manchester City are without a win in six games in all competitions and have lost their last three matches in the League. They head to Anfield seeking a win in what is a ‘difficult’ encounter against the in-form Reds.
“Of course it’s not nice but what do you expect? That everything is red carpet? That everything is nice and easy?” he said.
“It’s easy when you are [winning] 10, 12 games in a row, everyone is fit, everyone is in their prime and everyone is 26, 27, 28. When everything is going well, that is easy. I have to prove myself now”, he continued.
The Cityzens are currently eight points behind Liverpool and need to win to keep their title hopes alive.
“We lost five games, drew the last one when we should have won, but it happens in football sometimes.
[I have to] accept it. No complaining, no blaming, no pointing. Don’t run away from your responsibility. I have absolutely all on my shoulders. I have it and I want it.”
Their most recent slump was a 3-3 draw with Dutch side Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League as they conceded three goals in the final fifteen minutes of the match.
“At this football club you have to win. If you don’t, you will be in trouble. I know the people say ‘why is Pep not in trouble, why is Pep not sacked?’ I have this margin because of what we have done over the last eight years. The people rely on me”, he added.
Pep Guardiola will hope his side avoid defeat in the top-of-the-table clash to avoid losing ground on the title as they bid to win an unprecedented fifth consecutive Premier League title.
Olakitan is a young writer with a strong passion for sports, having gained experience with IndyPress and Nimelssa Press. His enthusiasm for sports inspired him to cover events both within his school and beyond. With a deep understanding of the game and a refined skillset, he brings sports coverage to a broad, global audience in a way that’s engaging and accessible.
