Manchester City has just shattered a 16-year unwanted Premier League record, marking a new low in their impressive history.
For the first time since August 2008, the club has suffered four consecutive Premier League defeats, footballrover reports.
Adding to the blow, this marks the first time in Pep Guardiola’s managerial career that he has experienced such a run of losses in the league.
This dismal streak was compounded by their performance against Liverpool at Anfield, where City’s first shot on target came only in the 39th minute—marking their longest wait for a shot in a Premier League match since April 2010.
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Liverpool’s 2-0 victory handed Manchester City their fourth consecutive loss. A goal in each half—Cody Gakpo’s early strike and Mohamed Salah’s penalty—was enough to secure all three points.
While the scoreline seemed close, the game was far from competitive. Jurgen Klopp’s side dominated from the start, with Virgil van Dijk hitting the post early, and Salah causing constant trouble down the wing.
Guardiola’s side struggled to create chances, managing only two straightforward saves from Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, the first coming in the 82nd minute.
The xG (expected goals) for City was a mere 0.78, compared to Liverpool’s 3.35, with most of City’s pressure arriving after substitutions from the likes of Jeremy Doku and Kevin De Bruyne.
As the Premier League record continues to haunt Manchester City, the club faces crucial games ahead.
Liverpool’s victory extends their lead at the top to nine points, while City will aim to end their rough patch when they host Nottingham Forest on December 4.
The future of Guardiola’s side now seems uncertain as they look to recover from this historic slump.
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