Pep Guardiola has admitted he was shocked to listen to Liverpool followers calling for him to be sacked throughout Sunday’s 2-0 defeat.
After Mohamed Salah’s late penalty sealed the consequence, Liverpool followers broke right into a refrain of “sacked within the morning” at Guardiola’s expense as Metropolis fell 11 factors behind the Reds within the Premier League title race.
Guardiola rapidly responded to the taunts by holding up six fingers – one for every of the Premier League titles he has gained throughout his time in England.
Requested to elucidate his response, Guardiola informed Sky Sports activities: “All of the stadiums wish to sack me, it began at Brighton. Possibly they’re proper with the outcomes we have been having.
“I did not anticipate that at Anfield. They did not do it at 1-0, however at 2-0. Possibly they need to have sung it prior to now.
“I did not anticipate it from the folks from Liverpool, nevertheless it’s high quality, it is a part of the sport, and I perceive utterly. We have had unbelievable battles collectively. I’ve a respect for them.
“I’m right here sitting as a supervisor and defending what we’ve got completed prior to now because of [the City players] and greater than ever I wish to be with them and hug them.”
Guardiola, who lately signed a brand new contract with Metropolis, beforehand acknowledged that the one motive he isn’t preventing for his job is due to his historical past with the membership.
