Pep Guardiola wants to "reset and start from zero" after Manchester City suffered a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah got the goals for the Reds as they moved 11 points clear of City, who sit in fifth, at the top of the table.
The reigning champions suffered their fourth consecutive Premier League defeat, their longest such run since August 2008, while they are now winless in seven in all competitions.
In fact, it is the first time Guardiola has lost four league matches in a row during his managerial career.
City were outplayed on Sunday, not registering their first shot until the 39th minute, their longest wait in a Premier League match since April 2010 against Arsenal (58 minutes).
"The first 15-20 minutes they were unstoppable, they started so strong, we tried to play with a lot of control and passes, but it was difficult to take it," Guardiola told Sky Sports.
"They deserved the first goal, but we started the first half so well and played well in the second half without too much threat. I know how strong Liverpool are in both boxes.
"I congratulate them, and we'll reset and start from zero, and it is difficult to believe it. I rely a lot on these players. I know they are doing in this position. We'll see what happens by the end of the season.
"We can always do the short passes, and we can do it, but we don't have many alternatives. All I can say is thank you to them because I know the commitment that they showed with and without the ball. Maybe I had a feeling inside me that we will build from them. We will restart and try and make a good run.
"There is a moment where maybe it will click. I congratulate Liverpool, they deserve the victory, and we accept the situation right now, and we'll build from that."
Liverpool fans were heard chanting "You're getting sacked in the morning" before the final whistle rang out at Anfield, with Guardiola holding up six fingers โ one for each Premier League title he has won โ as a reminder of City's recent dominance.
"All the stadiums want to sack me, it started at Brighton!" he said. "Maybe they are right with the results we've been having.
"I didn't expect that at Anfield. They didn't do it at 1-0, but at 2-0. Maybe they should have sung it in the past.
"I didn't expect it from the people from Liverpool, but it's fine, it's part of the game, and I understand completely. We've had incredible battles together. I have a respect for them."
City have won the Premier League in each of the last four seasons but have given themselves a mountain to climb if they want to repeat the feat for an unprecedented fifth year.
According to the Opta supercomputer, they now have just a 4.4% chance of clinching the title again, having had a 9.5% chance before the start of the weekend.
"I said before this game that we weren't in a position to think about targets, but the season is long," Guardiola added.
"We have to think about making results and then some players will come back, and then we'll be better, and we'll believe, maybe. There are many things to fight for and we're going to try."
Allutfy
0
this guardiola gesture shows how the legend can loose their cool. cr7 is great.
sure. guardiola is doing this for the first time.
Dukaiklouy
0
Manchester City is invincible team so, there no hope of winning the cup but the team is still going to compete for the right position City deserves.
Veaabkmuyz
0
Form is temporary it's just a grey patch we were there b4
Veaabkmuyz
1
beginning of this season I was thinking we'll do the unbeaten run ๐ look at us now
It's football don't dispair
aywydc1
3
beginning of this season I was thinking we'll do the unbeaten run ๐ look at us now
Sparkletino
0
One thing Pep managed to do successfully over his years at city is to remove toxic players and it's clear that either he is yet the identify the player or it's not just one player which makes it hard to clear at once
Hipelrst
0
Victory is sweet always, howโs the taste of serial losses Man City?
youeiorsu
1
Pep is clearly saying that, it is six defeat right now
Pebbekmoyz
0
It's part of the past, find the solution instead of settling for the past... Anyway, I like seeing you suffer by the way
[image]
Like the way you're suffering, without Yamal you're an average team
Shmonny
1
It's part of the past, find the solution instead of settling for the past... Anyway, I like seeing you suffer by the way
yonailmpr
1
This man is crazy for keep playing Rico and wand to get result. He is tired just let another fresh coach with a new approach to the game.
gudiest01
0
Manchester city bring this star make a contract for one season
[image]
Over guadiola ? You are a joker ๐
tuyaciknry
0
what is mening 6
[image]
It means consecutive lost 6 match in straight in my career
dimcekmnor
0
Haaland is there main problem..
JestieryMoyo
1
sold Cole palmer, Julian Alvarez,Cancelo you bring in old gundogan
Cityfanchamp23
0
just remember Premier League round 2 is a bumpy ride anything can happen,this table will change
kandmopty
0
Manchester city bring this star make a contract for one season
lopcikryz
0
Bring in ZAIDAN instead of this bogus coach, what does he need if he is thinking about RODRI he is moving to REALMADRID. I wish SHAIKH MANSOOR owner of MANCITY to kick him out useless talkative coach.
Footballislife0811
0
what is mening 6
[image]
Itโs something u only have one in 30years ๐
nubacdikz
1
get AO TANAKA from leeds.
raeaostyz
0
what is mening 6
[image]
He has won the EPL 6 times. Impressive.
Vozaklstuy
3
all this started when they received the balondoor
DavidFoley88
3
As a Manchester United fan let's gather here and enjoy ๐
mobdilopy
2
Give him any team with less budget
mobdilopy
1
He was lucky to coach bayern with a lot of money n city too
Turtu
1
i think he meant 6 games without a win ๐๏ธ๐๐๐
mobdilopy
2
Look at Liverpool injury list 5 players are all starter
Tony_A
3
Carlo Ancelotti's 2023/2024 double winning season despite losing key players to injuries and transfers needs to be studied
Nuwaceikly
2
Julian Alvarez was city best player
Nuwaceikly
1
should have make Julian Alvarez happy
Nuwaceikly
2
Julian Alvarez is missing
Dakabcmnsz
1
"His players have let him down !"
Abuela
0
Some fan base will be like I WANT TO LEAVE THIS CITY AND GO TO VILLAGE...
Kahlmopry
1
bro having a taste of his own medicine
akiamo
1
Fire the chap!
Zoaailmotz
1
All I know is "69" style....hehehe๐คฃ๐คญ
Bennoprsyz
2
Guardiola is now holding up fingers like mourinho
Kinpresh01
1
City will definitely pick up bt that will be next year
Toabcekr
2
what is mening 6
yaebekmnst
0
now we can all see the futration j m experience
Satbcdkmou
3
this is the real city
feaceiklst
0
Pep should have consider leaving Man city after winning the treble. This will earn him a lot of respect. I wonder what Pep wants to achieve again with Citizens which he doesn't get already. Now he is gradually losing his respect and that sound very awful.
You are lying man. Whatever ever the situation may be he will go down as Man city best manager ever. The season is long. Donโt conclude just now
mopaiknpru
6
Pep should have consider leaving Man city after winning the treble. This will earn him a lot of respect. I wonder what Pep wants to achieve again with Citizens which he doesn't get already. Now he is gradually losing his respect and that sound very awful.
Litelntz
2
we go again from zero and from fifth position that's how it is....great second half performance man city always win..lose or draw 1thing tho city will be back
jopelmnort
0
Average coach
since when????????
fimabklmsu
0
Average coach
Memknsty
2
City who come back to winning ways
Servando45
2
He saying Iโve lost 6 in ROW
yemcilopsy
1
qtrrrt
luobntuyz
0
this guardiola gesture shows how the legend can loose their cool. cr7 is great.
It meant City have won the league 6 times in their presence