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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola told BBC Match of the Day he needs to find a solution to be solid.

He said: "I have to find a solution to be solid, in behind particularly. What can I say? These players have given me the chance to live maybe the best years of my life.

"All I can do is be here to try and find a solution. In the right moment the club will make a decision about what is needed to allow this club to still be there."

Pep Guardiola rarely gets flustered.

So what do you think about his reaction to the "you're getting sacked in the morning" chants.

Unfair from the Anfield crowd? A little bit of fun? Is Guardiola finally human and buckling under pressure?

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Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega hit back at the "you're getting sacked in the morning" chants towards City boss Pep Guardiola.

The 53-year-old responded by holding up six fingers to indicate the amount of Premier League titles he has won.

"Someone told me before that this area is probably not the best part in the UK," the City keeper, who started over Ederson at Anfield, said.

"I think he [Guardiola] reacted really well."

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The Mirror call Pep Guardiola "touchy" in regards his response to the Anfield crowd.

Guardiola also admitted he might "deserve the sack" after his seventh game in a row without a win.

A bit harsh from the City boss on himself?

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"Sacked in the morning, you're getting sacked in the morning."

Liverpool were closing in on a win that would take them 11 points clear of title rivals Manchester City when the chants echoed around Anfield in the 89th minute.

They were directed at Pep Guardiola, the mastermind behind six Premier League title triumphs since taking charge of City in 2016.

The City boss, standing in his technical area, responded with a smile and then took his hands out of his pockets to hold up one hand and one finger to indicate the number of titles City have won under him.

"I didn't expect that at Anfield," Guardiola told Sky Sports afterwards when asked about the "sacked in the morning" chants.

"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.

"All the stadiums want to sack me, it started at Brighton [on 9 November].

"Maybe they are right with the results we've been having."

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Manchester City have lost four consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since August 2008.

This is the first time in Pep Guardiola's managerial career that he has lost four consecutive league games.

City are without a win in seven games in all competitions.

In the biggest games, the best step up.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk produced a dominant display at the back to keep Erling Haaland and Manchester City at bay.

Haaland has 12 Premier League goals this season, but barely had a sniff at Anfield.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

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Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points and heaped more misery on fading champions Manchester City with a fully deserved victory at Anfield.

Arne Slot's pace-setters, fresh from beating Champions League holders Real Madrid, were in rampant mood and subjected City to a relentless barrage from the kick-off.

Liverpool were not flattered by the margin of victory, which leaves them 11 points clear of City, who not won for seven matches - losing their past four league games.

Virgil van Dijk had headed against the post - while City keeper Stefan Ortega, in for the dropped Ederson, had already been in constant action - before Liverpool went ahead after 12 minutes.

Mohamed Salah showed perfect vision to pick out Cody Gakpo for a simple finish in front of the Kop as City were unable to cope with Liverpool's relentless attacking intensity.

Van Dijk headed wide when it seemed easier to score and Liverpool created more chances when, as City hinted at a belated recovery, the league leaders deservedly increased their lead with 12 minutes left.

Liverpool substitute Darwin Nunez hustled Ruben Dias into an error. Luis Diaz cashed in and was brought down by Ortega, with Salah making no mistake from the spot after missing against Real Madrid in midweek.

Nine points clear of second. Eleven points clear of Manchester City. Arne Slot's Liverpool stepped up on Sunday and delivered a huge performance in the Premier League title race.

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