Pep Guardiola says 'everyone in this country supports Liverpool' after Manchester City beat Newcastle to close on title

Pep Guardiola has claimed «everyone in this country supports Liverpool» after Manchester City took a big step towards winning the Premier League with victory over Newcastle. City put their midweek Champions League heartbreak against Real Madrid behind them with a crushing 5-0 win at the Etihad. Ad/> They are now three points ahead of Liverpool, who drew with Tottenham on Saturday evening.

Premier LeagueArteta says Arsenal 'absolutely adore' Nketiah after Leeds double3 HOURS AGO Asked by beIN Sports about how close City are now to the title, Guardiola said: «One week ago, nobody even...everyone in this country supports Liverpool, the media and everyone. »Of course, because Liverpool has an incredible history in Europe, not in [the] Premier League, because they’ve only won one in 30 years, but it’s not a problem at all. The situation is what it is.

City ease past Newcastle to take charge of title race Grealish admits City move has been a challenge Arteta says Arsenal 'absolutely adore' Nketiah «We have to do nine points, maybe six right now, it depends on goal difference. Our destiny is in our hands, that’s important.” Pressed whether he really believed everyone in the country wants Liverpool to win the league, Guardiola replied: „Liverpool alongside United is the most important teams in terms of legacy, history, dramas. “But we have in the last 11-12 years always been there.

I know we are sometimes uncomfortable, but I don’t care. If the people want Liverpool more [to] win than us, it’s not the issue. It’s normal.