Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must “start from zero” after their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool extended their winless skid to seven games.
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City will now “start from zero”
City have now lost six times across all competitions, including four straight Premier League losses for the first time since August 2008.
Liverpool’s first goal came in the 12th minute when Mohamed Salah’s low cross evaded goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, allowing Cody Gakpo to score at the back post.
Salah then converted a penalty in the 78th minute following a foul by Stefan Ortega on Luis Diaz.
Guardiola admitted that the defeat against the Premier League leaders made him realize that his side needs to “reset.”
“I congratulate them [Liverpool] and we’ll reset and start from zero and it is difficult to believe it,” Guardiola said. “We will restart and try and make a good run.”
“We accept the reality as it is and recover. I want the team back, the players back.”
“I rely a lot on these players, I know they are doing in this position. We’ll see what happens by the end of the season. I have the feeling from here that we can build something, maybe you can call me delusional, but I feel we can do it.
“The first 15, 20 minutes Liverpool were unstoppable, they started so strong, we tried to play with a lot of control and passes, but it was difficult to take it.
Massive respect for Liverpool
Guardiola faced a challenging day at Anfield, enduring taunts from Liverpool supporters who chanted, “You’re getting sacked in the morning.”
The City manager responded by holding up six fingers to the crowd, symbolizing the number of titles he has won during his tenure at the Etihad.
Despite the taunting, Guardiola stated that he still holds respect for Liverpool fans.
“All the stadiums want to sack me,” he said.
“”It started at Brighton! Maybe they are right with the results we’ve been having. Maybe I am still in a job because I won six Premier League titles.”
“I didn’t expect that at Anfield. They didn’t do it at 1-0, but at 2-0. Maybe they should have sung it in the past.”
“I didn’t expect it from the people from Liverpool but it’s fine, it’s part of the game, and I understand completely. We’ve had incredible battles together. I have a respect for them.”
