Manchester City fell to 5th place following their 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, as Guardiola's hopes of win a fifth consecutive Premier League title start to fade away. But Liverpool manager Slot insists the reigning champions will be able to overcome their slump to catch up with their team at the top.
“The championship is not decided in November or December“, Slot said after the match, pointing out that in the previous campaign, City found themselves in a similar situation. “Last season, they were eight points behind Arsenal somewhere in February I think“, he added.
City currently experiencing its worst streak since Guardiola's appointment as head of the team in 2016, since he has not won in seven consecutive matches, including six defeats. However, Slot believes that no one should have sympathy for the Catalan coach, who has enjoyed great success throughout his career.
“We feel sympathy or empathy for managers who are in a very bad position. They have lost a lot, they are at the bottom of the table, but Pep has won so many things. Person need not feel empathy or pity for Pepmaybe for other managers, but not for Pep. He has won so many things and he will be able to bring City back, who are still at the top of the table,” concluded the Dutch leader.
