Pep Guardiola isn’t holding back when it comes to Liverpool’s dominant season.

Despite the Reds sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League table with a 16-point lead over Manchester City, the Spanish manager couldn’t resist pointing out one record that remains out of their reach—City’s legendary 100-point season.

Back in 2017-18, Guardiola’s City side set an almost mythical benchmark, becoming the first team in Premier League history to reach the century mark in points.

While Liverpool might be on course to lift the title this season, they won’t be hitting that milestone.

“We took all the records in England,” Guardiola said with a smirk.

“Who can get 100 points in modern football? I’m still waiting. Or four titles in a row? Still waiting.”

City’s Title Hopes Have Faded, But the Legacy Remains

City’s hopes of making it five Premier League titles in a row have all but evaporated this season.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool have pulled away, leaving the reigning champions struggling to keep pace.

Injuries, fatigue, and inconsistency have plagued Guardiola’s side, and the manager has openly admitted that this season has been a wake-up call.

“We deserve to have a bad season,” Guardiola reflected. “We’re human beings, it happens.

We weren’t consistent, and we haven’t had players at their best.”

Even City’s midfield maestro Ilkay Gundogan, now at Barcelona, has noticed the shift in the league’s intensity.

Guardiola shared a conversation with his former captain, where Gundogan acknowledged the increasing competitiveness across all teams, making City’s past dominance even more remarkable.

Champions League Struggles Highlight City’s Dip in Form

It’s not just the Premier League where City have struggled.

Their Champions League campaign has been far from smooth, with a tough 3-2 home loss in the first leg of their knockout round play-off putting their progression in doubt.

“We can’t sustain our level for 90 minutes,” Guardiola admitted.

“We’re in this position because we haven’t been good enough.”

He pointed to a key difference in City’s playstyle compared to previous years, noting that they are now suffering both with and without possession.

“Before, we controlled the game with 20, 25, 30 passes in the opponent’s half.

Now we don’t have that confidence. We take risks, we make mistakes, and that’s something that didn’t happen in previous years.”

A Season of Reflection for City

For the first time in years, Guardiola and his players are facing the unfamiliar feeling of falling behind.

While Liverpool may be celebrating their lead, Guardiola’s reminder of City’s historic achievements ensures that their legacy remains intact.

The challenge now is how City respond—will they bounce back stronger next season, or is this the beginning of a shift in English football’s power dynamics?

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