Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has addressed criticism about a hand gesture he made during the match against Liverpool at Anfield on December 1, 2024.Guardiola explained that holding up six fingers was not a hint about leaving the club, as some had speculated, but simply a way to highlight the six Premier League titles he has won.

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He also brushed off comparisons with former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, pointing out that his own success in the Premier League surpasses Mourinho’s.Speaking at a press conference before City’s game against Nottingham Forest, Guardiola emphasised his achievements and dismissed any rumours about his future.

hope not in my case [his domination in the EPL coming to an end like Mourinho]. In the

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end, maybe I am quite similar to Jose. He won three, and I won six [Premier League titles]," he said.Pep Guardiola faced criticism for showing six fingers to Liverpool fans during their taunts at a recent match.The former Barcelona coach explained that he made the gesture in response to chants of "you’re getting sacked in the morning," which he found disrespectful.Manchester City has had a tough start to the 2024/25 Premier League season.

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With 13 games played, they’ve managed seven wins, two draws, and four losses.Currently, City sits fifth in the league with 23 points, 11 points behind leaders Liverpool.

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