Liverpool Defeat Highlights Manchester City’s Struggles as Title Defense Crumbles
A 2-0 loss at Anfield leaves Guardiola's side 11 points behind Liverpool, raising doubts about their top-four finish and future direction.
- Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester City, with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah, pushes City down to fifth in the Premier League table, 11 points off the top spot.
- Pep Guardiola dismissed chants about his potential sacking by referencing his six Premier League titles but admitted City’s chances of defending the title are slim this season.
- City have now gone seven games without a win, with tactical adjustments and player absences failing to halt their decline in form.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot, whose team remains top of the league, faces defensive challenges with multiple injuries as the busy December schedule looms.
- Pundits like Jamie Carragher suggest City may struggle to secure a top-four finish unless significant reinforcements are made in the January transfer window.
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