Failure to win Premier League is normal for them — Pep Guardiola attacks rivals

Failure to win Premier League is normal for them — Pep Guardiola attacks rivals

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:49 - 10.12.2023

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said his club are judged by higher standards than others, firing a dig at the other contenders.

Pep Guardiola has said that his Manchester City side are held to higher standards than others in the race for the Premier League title.

Speaking before their match against Luton Town, Guardiola, facing an unusual four-match winless run, believes the reaction to their recent form is exaggerated.

The Etihad club lost to Aston Villa in midweek and faced a barrage of criticism for their performance at Villa Park.

Guardiola on Premier League title race

Guardiola told reporters: 

“What they demand of us, they didn’t demand of our friends – at all.

Manchester City lost 1-0 to Aston Villa on Wednesday night in the Premier League || Image Getty

 “There is only one team that is going to ‘fail’ to win the Premier League, that is us. For the rest, [winning] it is a big success. Any team.

 “In the end, if they don’t win – Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, everyone – it is normal because City should win.”

City will hope to return to winning ways against Luton at Kenilworth Road on Sunday.

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