'Call me delusional' - Upbeat Pep Guardiola issues clear Man City message despite Liverpool defeat
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPep Guardiola asked to be called delusional as he spoke about the platform Manchester City could take from their defeat to Liverpool.
A City side short of form and fitness were destroyed by a rampant Liverpool in the opening 20 minutes but only conceded one goal and were in the game until a second-half penalty from Mohamed Salah 15 minutes from time.
The Blues once again showed defensive and attacking problems that looks like it will cost them a seventh league title in eight years, and Guardiola said that this team are so far off some of the 'prime' City sides that have come to Anfield in previous years that it wasn't necessary to illustrate the gulf.
However, he was pleased with the commitment shown by those on the pitch and is also encouraged by recent training sessions as more of his players return from injuries that have torpedoed their campaign.
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