Pep Guardiola takes a veiled dig at Liverpool as the Reds can no longer match Manchester City's 100-point tally after Merseyside derby draw.
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Guardiola aims dig at LiverpoolHeld to a draw in the Merseyside derbyCity remain only team to achieve 100 points in Premier LeagueFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday as James Tarkowski's last-minute equaliser secured a point for Everton. With two points dropped at Goodison, the Reds can no longer reach 100 points in the Premier League in the 2024/25 campaign, a record held by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. The Cityzens achieved the feat in the 2017/18 season as they recorded 100 points in 38 matches with four draws and two defeats.
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Following their draw in the last-ever derby at Goodison Park, Guardiola took a jibe at the Reds as City remained the only team in the history of the Premier League to achieve the 100-point milestone. Arne Slot's side, however, continue to enjoy a healthy six-point lead at the top of the table over Arsenal with a game in hand.
WHAT PEP GUARDIOLA SAID
Speaking to reporters, the City boss said: "Who will do 100 points in football now? I’m waiting. Or four-in-a-row? I’m waiting. With clubs like Bournemouth, Fulham and Wolves that you have to play. Gundo (Ilkay Gundogan) was in Barcelona for one year, came back and the difference in one year is unbelievable. Teams are much, much, much better in all departments, people prepare so well because of the standards we dictate.
"Have you seen Liverpool this season? They cannot do 100 points already, 99 but not 100, and look at the season they’ve done. That’s the benchmark to say, ‘wow, what we have done’."
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?
The Cityzens will be back in action on Saturday as they host Newcastle United in an important Premier League fixture at Etihad Stadium.
