The state of emergency and high tension in the Manchester City camp seems to be getting to everyone involved. The uncertainty that came with the stories of financial foul play put additional pressure on manager Pep Guardiola, who was cross-examined by reporters ahead of his team’s Premier League encounter with Aston Villa.The City boss believes that the allegations of financial misconduct levelled against his club during the week are being driven by clubs who are jealous of their success.Pep names nine clubs who want City out, aims dig at Spurs supremo LevyBesides mentioning Tottenham’s supremo Daniel Levy, Pep has proceeded to mock the Premier League authorities for still not blaming him for other incidents – like Steven Gerrard’s iconic slip that cost Liverpool the 2014 title.“Some moments belong to us – they absolutely belong to us regardless of the sentence. The goal from Aguero, when Balotelli slipped? I don’t know if we are responsible for Steven Gerrard slipping at Anfield. Was that our fault? I have respect for Steven Gerrard – but that moment belongs to us. The moments that we lived these years together, the Premier League will decide…but I know what we won and the way we won it. I know the effort we put in. If something happened in 2009 or 2010 it is not going to change one second.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7014750##Of course, the rant is a result of the increasing pressure on the club’s Qatari owners.“What I can say is I am proud of my owners, of my chairman, and the relationship we have had, this time together. I have relied on them and what they told me a lot in the past, now you can’t imagine. If they want me here I will be here.”Blame Pep Guardiola for Steven Gerrard’s slip 😅 pic.twitter.com/qE5qKsWWwQ— GOAL (@goal) February 12, 2023 The heat is on City – no matter how defiant and jovial Guardiola comes across.
