Pep Guardiola breaks silence after Liverpool ended Man City’s four-year run as Premier League champions – as he admits ‘hopefully next season we can be better’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has broken his silence after Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions.

City had won a remarkable four league titles in a row but that sequence has now been ended by Arne Slot‘s Liverpool.

Liverpool’s status as champions was confirmed following their 5-1 victory against Tottenham at Anfield.

Despite showing some signs of improvement recently, City have been well below their usual standards this season and are currently in fourth place – 21 points adrift of Liverpool.

Although Guardiola was left frustrated with City’s showing this season he was eager to congratulate Liverpool. 

Furthermore, Guardiola expressed hope that City will challenge for the title next campaign.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has congratulated Arne Slot on Liverpool’s title success

Liverpool’s status as Premier League champions was confirmed after they beat Tottenham

Liverpool’s title success has brought Manchester City’s four-year run as champions to an end

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Guardiola said: ‘I want to congratulate Liverpool.

‘It is well deserved, a fantastic team, and hopefully next season we can be better.

‘This season it couldn’t be possible, so congratulations to Liverpool.’

Liverpool now have 20 league titles overall, taking them level with Manchester United.

City, meanwhile, have won the league ten times, with six of those successes coming under Guardiola.

There have been some intense battles between City and Liverpool for the title in the past and it will be intriguing to see whether Guardiola’s team can bounce back next season.

City will be looking to secure silverware in the FA Cup, having reached the final where they will face Crystal Palace.