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The Manchester City manager was proud of his team despite defeat. What he thought of Liverpool's tactics was less clear, with Guardiola repeatedly referencing how many players it got behind the ball.

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Pep Guardiola explains Erling Haaland’s absence from Manchester City squad in defeat to Liverpool - The Norwegian striker was ruled out of the Premier League clash due to injury

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola spoke after watching his side lose 2-0 at home to Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday

Goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai earned Liverpool a vital 2-0 win over Manchester City - and Pep Guardiola showed his class after the full-time whistle