Pep Guardiola suggested that Liverpool remained a stable team in the Premier League title race because they had no injuries, whereas his team struggled with consistency due to injuries.

Pep Guardiola acknowledged Liverpool’s strong push for the 2024/25 Premier League title, suggesting that Manchester City’s injury struggles played a role in their own inconsistency. He admitted that had all his players been available, the title race might have looked different but praised Liverpool as a fantastic team with fine margins defining their success.

Guardiola pointed out that Liverpool’s stability, aided by the absence of major injuries, allowed them to perform consistently, whereas City faced setbacks. He emphasized that while key players like Erling Haaland, Rodri, John Stones, and Manuel Akanji improve the team, it wouldn’t be fair to blame their absence for City’s struggles.

Meanwhile, Arne Slot’s intelligent squad rotation has helped Liverpool avoid injuries and maintain their momentum. The Dutchman has also outperformed Guardiola in their head-to-head encounters, completing a league double over City in his debut season with the Reds.