December 2nd 2024.
In the upcoming FA Cup third-round match, Gary Neville's Salford City will face Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola. Neville, who is a Manchester United legend, couldn't resist taking a playful jab at Guardiola before the much-anticipated game.
Despite being the runners-up in the FA Cup last season, City has been struggling in recent weeks and has not won a single game in their last seven matches. Their most recent loss was against Liverpool, where they were defeated 2-0, marking their fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League - a first for the team since 2008.
The upcoming match against Salford City, who are currently in League Two, is expected to be a tough one for Guardiola and his team. This is because Salford is owned by Neville and other United legends, including Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Nicky Butt, and Phil Neville - also known as the "Class of 92".
Neville couldn't resist making a witty comment on social media, posting on X: "He's getting sacked in the morning @SalfordCityFC." This was in reference to the recent match between City and Liverpool, where the Reds fans targeted Guardiola with chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning".
It was clear that Guardiola was not amused by the taunts and responded by holding up six fingers, symbolizing the six Premier League titles he has won for City. After the match, he expressed his disappointment at the fans' behavior, saying, "I'm so proud of my six Premier Leagues against that team and the previous team, I'm so sorry." He also added, "Maybe I deserve to be sacked, honestly."
The Spanish manager went on to say, "With the results we've had, maybe I'm still in a job because of the six Premier Leagues. Otherwise, the higher-ups will think it doesn't work." Despite the fans' chants, Guardiola acknowledges that it is all part of the game. He said, "When you win, you laugh. When you lose, they laugh. You just have to accept it."
Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming match, it is clear that there is a friendly rivalry between Neville and Guardiola, and the FA Cup clash between their teams is sure to be an exciting one.
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