For the second time this season at the Etihad against a big side, Manchester City struggled to turn their possession into goal threat. Pep Guardiola was delighted with how much of the ball the Blues had against Liverpool but said that the final action was missing.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has surprisingly indicated a willingness to sell Phil Foden, despite the player's importance to the club. This decision, along with the potential sales of Gundogan,

Pep Guardiola accepts Manchester City are not challenging Liverpool for the title this season but is convinced they can still match them on their day. After winning the Premier League for the past four years, City find themselves in an unfamiliar position outside the race for top spot this season.