Pep Guardiola recently commented on Liverpool’s inability to match Manchester City’s record 100-point tally in the Premier League. Despite City trailing behind Liverpool by 16 points, Guardiola highlighted that Liverpool might not reach the milestone set by City during their successful 2017-18 season.
Following City’s recent defeat against Real Madrid, Guardiola emphasized the challenges of maintaining top performance levels in modern football. He acknowledged that City has faced difficulties this season compared to their rivals, attributing some of the struggles to injuries and player fatigue.
Guardiola also noted a shift in City’s style of play, expressing the team’s current struggles in making the most of their possession advantage. Despite the setbacks, Guardiola maintained a perspective of accepting the team’s current position and learning from the challenges faced this season.