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.

Liverpool overcame Man City without much of a hitch. Mohamed Salah, as was always going to be the case, was a very big part of getting Arne Slot's side over the line.

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City need to build for the future, but he saw in the defeat to Liverpool that the signs are positive.

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

Pep Guardiola explained that it would be an "unbelievable" achievement if Manchester City were to end a troubled season with a top-four finish.