Pep Guardiola says he sees a "bright future" for his Manchester City side, despite Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool.

Manchester City's eighth Premier League defeat of the season at home to Liverpool on Sunday left Pep Guardiola's side 20 points off the pace set by their opponents but of more immediate concern is making sure they qualify for the Champions League.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has responded to questions over his future at the club following the latest setback in an increasingly challenging campaign.The Catalan coach and his players

However, one positive City fans can take from a dismal month is the turnaround in form of new signing Abdukodir Khusanov. Despite a shocking debut against Chelsea, where Khusanov committed some calamitous errors just minutes into the game,

That Liverpool have had fewer injuries than its Premier League rivals is no coincidence, but claims that Arne Slot has not had any absentee issues is wide of the mark.

Manchester City fans have grown accustomed to Pep Guardiola's unique post-match press conferences and he delivered an unexpected future message after defeat to Liverpool. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah sealed a huge 2-0 victory for Arne Slot's side at the Etihad Stadium to move the Reds 11 points clear in the Premier League title race.

Pep Guardiola said he saw Manchester City's "bright future" despite watching his young team lose to Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Guardiola looking to future after City beaten 2-0 at home by Liverpool 23/02/2025 Etihad Stadium, manchester, Uk