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‘He won three, I won six’ - Man City manager Pep Guardiola aims dig at Mourinho

Man City manager Pep Guardiola aims dig at Mourinho
Pep Guardiola has taken a swipe at Jose Mourinho as he responds to a comment about his hand gesture during Liverpool's loss.
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Following the defeat to Liverpool, Guardiola made a hand gesture towards the fans after they were heard chanting.

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The Liverpool fans were heard singing "You're getting sacked in the morning” to the Manchester City manager during the game.

He then replied by raising six fingers to indicate that he has won the Premier League six times since he came into the league.

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Guardiola responds to Mourinho’s comparison

In response to Jose Mourinho's comments, Pep Guardiola motioned that he had won six Premier League titles during the 2-0 loss at Anfield.

Pep Guardiola furstrated at loss || Imago

In an interview with Sky Sports, Guardiola said, “Jose Mourinho famously did this, meaning he had won three Premier League ones.

“I don't even remember that three premierships and I won more premierships alone than the other 19 managers together. Three for me and for them respect, respect, respect, respect.

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“People are comparing the way in which you responded to Jose that day, which some people think was the beginning of the end for Jose United. I hope not. In my case. At the end, we work quite similarly to Jose back here.

Manchester City were defeated 2-0 at Anfield against Liverpool, making it their fourth loss of the season.

Guardiola gives reason for hand gesture
Guardiola gives reason for hand gesture || Imago

The result made the Citizens drop to fifth place in the league table and 11 points off the league leaders Liverpool.

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However, they will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome Nottingham Forest to the Etihad Stadium.

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