March 9th 2024.
Pep Guardiola has had a mixed record at Anfield, with only one win to his name. As his Manchester City team prepares to face Liverpool in a crucial match for the Premier League title, Guardiola is urging his players to be ready for anything.
The upcoming game is expected to be intense, with a lot at stake for both teams. Guardiola knows that the pressure will be on, not just for his players, but also for the referee. Nevertheless, he is confident that his team can rise above any challenges that may come their way.
"We have to perform better when faced with these situations," Guardiola stated. "We cannot control what happens on the pitch or with the referees. All we can do is focus on our own performance and do better. This is not the first time we've faced such challenges, and it won't be the last. As we strive for a fourth consecutive Premier League title, we must be prepared to overcome absolutely everything."
Guardiola acknowledges that Sunday's match will be a tough one, but he remains positive about his team's chances. "Whatever happens, I am sure we will perform well," he said. "And even if we don't come out on top, there are still many games left to play. This is an important match for our title challenge, but I have a feeling that there will be many twists and turns before the season is over."
In the lead up to the game, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold made a comment about how winning trophies means more to his club than it does to City. However, Guardiola is not interested in engaging in a war of words. He believes that external opinions have no impact on his team.
"As public figures, we cannot escape the opinions of others," Guardiola acknowledged. "There will always be good and bad opinions. But that is not a problem for us. We have to learn to live with it and not let it affect us. Ultimately, it is what happens on the pitch that matters, and we know who we are and what we have to do."
In the end, Guardiola is confident in his team's abilities and is looking forward to the challenge ahead. "We are focused on our own game and will give our best on the pitch," he said. "That is all that matters to us."
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