Pep Guardiola called Manchester Citys defeat at Wolves abad day but believes his side can still catch Liverpool despite falling eight points behind in the title race.
The second-half double of adama Traore assisted anglers stun City 2-0 to leave Liverpool in charge of the title race in this early phase.
For the very first time this year Liverpool are favourites to the Premier League title with Sky Bet as City are out to 11/8 and Jurgen Klopps men into 4/6.
But Guardiola has faith, stating:I understand these men. They are still amazingly involved and they can still get it done.
The space is big, I know that. For many circumstances, they [points did not drop. It is advisable not to think one team is eight points ahead. It is October.
Its a lot of points [difference]. However, its better not to consider that. Its better to think about what is next.
David Silva did hit the woodwork for City however Guardiolas side created little as they didnt score in the home for first time at 45 Premier League flocked to their first home defeat and games.
The performance exposed holes the back-line of City using Fernandinho struggling as a makeshift.
It was a bad day, Guardiola explained.
That sometimes happens. We started well and then we conceded two scenarios with just two balls – . That happens. Theres a good deal of games to proceed.
We lost to a good team. They are physical and powerful in the air and fast about the counter-attack and that is the reason.
This was a response for sailors, who had been recording their first Premier League away at a performance filled with excellent counter-attacking and defensive cohesion of the season. It capped a great week for Nuno Espirito Santo together along with his negative three wins over the spin against Besiktas, Watford and City.
I am very, very pleased, said Nuno.
It was an excellent performance. The performance was that the job that the players placed in – they conducted.
Its very tricky to play City, theyre so great and move the ball so fast. It requires a lot of high speed running and it was great.
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