Pep Guardiola’s team selection came under scrutiny after Manchester City fell 2-0 to Liverpool at Anfield, leaving the defending champions 11 points behind the league leaders.
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Gary Neville, analyzing the match on SkySports, pinpointed Guardiola’s choices to field Rico Lewis and Matheus Nunes as key errors. Neville argued these decisions disrupted City’s balance, particularly against Liverpool’s relentless attacking style.
Criticism of Unsuccessful Experimentation
Neville highlighted Guardiola’s persistence with Lewis in an advanced role, a tactic that faltered against Tottenham in the previous match.
Similarly, deploying Nunes on the left in a flat midfield four was deemed ineffective. Guardiola’s substitutions of both players after an hour underscored the experiment’s failure, according to Neville.
Liverpool Strengthen Title Credentials
The defeat cements Liverpool’s status as title favorites, while City must regroup for their upcoming fixture against Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will aim to maintain their momentum as they face Newcastle United next.
