Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says “nobody trusts” his side as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Liverpool.
City are seven points behind Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten side after losing two matches before defeating Southampton. Guardiola feels those losses have undermined confidence in City, who could have Kevin de Bruyne back after he trained following a muscle strain. The Spaniard said: “I know today nobody trusts us. Everyone is talking about ‘if we lose’ – but we can win.”
City have failed to win any of their last four meetings with Liverpool, who – in contrast to the champions’ indifferent recent form – have won their last nine Premier League games. “At the moment they are the best team in Europe, in their consistency and the way they control the details in their game,” said Guardiola. He added that: “A lot of nice words are spoken when you make 100 points in a season. But after, it is how you come back – and we did it. I am delighted with my team. We have made a lot of points.”
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