In the early hours of Monday morning, the Premier League resumed, with Manchester City's title-winning side failing to halt their decline last season, going down 0-2 to Liverpool. It was the first time in 17 years that the Premier League had four consecutive defeats in a single season, making them fall out of the top four. The champions were eager to stop the slide. The Reds fans took the opportunity to taunt the team, singing songs that revealed their displeasure with the Blue Moon's leader, Gaudio. Gaudio was quick to respond, mimicking his former rival Moleno by raising his six fingers, alluding to City's six Premier League titles. However, he seems to be in a quandary.
Since the end of October, Manchester City has been in a quagmire of consecutive defeats. In the last round of EPL, they were humiliated by Tottenham Hotspur with 4 goals, and in the UEFA Europa League, they were leading by 3 goals at home but were forced to draw by Feijano. Today, the team came to Anfield Stadium, but suffered an unfavorable situation. Only 12 minutes into the match, City conceded the first goal. Mohamed's cross from the right and Gap's shot hit the Liverpool defense.
Liverpool attacked like a tide, the corner kicks of players such as Wahkil Yundi Jike almost all played a key role, Alexandre Arnault's long-distance shot though nearly broke the goal. Manchester City's offense is very little, the defense is full of holes. Mohamed Shah had a one-touch chance, but the Egyptian international's shot went over the crossbar.
In the 76th minute of the game, City's defense made another mistake. Luis Diaz burst into the box, goalkeeper Steffen Odiga failed to make a save and the referee awarded a penalty kick, which Mohammed Shah converted to extend the lead to 2-0.
Liverpool at the top of the table are nine points ahead of second-placed Arsenal after the win, and are 11 points adrift of fifth-placed Manchester City. Manchester City's dream of a fifth consecutive Premier League title seems to be out of reach. Liverpool fans took the opportunity to chant, "Tomorrow morning, Godio will be fired." Godio, on the other hand, was not tired of raising his six fingers in response to Liverpool's taunts.
Gordiona's contract was due to expire this summer, but he has extended it early until June 2027, showing the club's confidence in him. After the match, Godivaux said, "When I come to other stadiums, there are always people shouting for my dismissal. The Anfield Stadium is no exception, but I don't care. It's easy for me to understand. When you win, you can laugh. From now on, I will rebuild my confidence and win again." However, Godio also admitted that City are currently looking out of their depth against the stronger teams.
