While Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League, Arne Slot has tempered enthusiasm. The Reds manager recalled that Manchester City, despite their current difficulties, remained a formidable opponent capable of coming back.
Liverpool occupy first place in the Premier League table, nine points ahead of second-placed Arsenal. Conversely, Manchester City, the reigning champion, saw its bad patch continue with its defeat at Anfield (2-0) on Sunday.
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the Reds do not intend to give in to euphoria, nor show compassion for their rivals. A position confirmed by recent statements from Arne Slot, Liverpool coach, about his Mancunian counterpart, Pep Guardiola.
“The championship is not decided in November or December”
“We feel sympathy or empathy for managers in a very bad situation. Those who have lost a lot of matches or who are at the bottom of the championship, but Pep has won so many things and has already shown so many times that the championship is not decided in November or December”said Slot.
The Dutch technician did not fail to highlight the Skyblues' achievement last season, when they regained the lead in the championship in the final days to finally lift their fourth English championship title in a row.
“Last season they were 8 points behind Arsenal, I think it was February, and they ended up champions. So no one needs to feel sympathy or empathy for Pep, maybe for other managers, but not for Pep. He has won so many things and will be able to take City back to the top. And in the end, they are still close to the top of the table”he concluded.
