Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola apologises to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Here's why

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised to Steven Gerrard over remarks he made against Liverpool's former talismanic captain Steven Gerrard.

Guardiola said he was sorry for his "unnecessary and stupid" remarks against Gerrard. Guardiola clarified that he admires Gerrard and his legendary career with Liverpool and England.

Pep Guardiola's Remarks


Pep Guardiola referred to Gerrard's slip during the crucial match between Liverpool and Chelsea in the 2013-14 Premier League season.

Gerrard's slip led to a goal for Chelsea and the London club defeated Liverpool at Anfield in April, 2014.

Manchester City took the advantage and eventually won the Premier League by two points from Liverpool.



Unfortunately, Gerrard could not win a premier league winners' medal during his illustrious club career.

Notably, in the 2013-14 Premier League season, Manuel Pellegrini was Manchester City's manager. Guardiola took over the reins in 2016.

While defending Manchester City against alleged breaches of financial rules, Guardiola said, "I don't know if we are responsible for Steven Gerrard slipping".

FAQs

1. Why did Pep apologise to Steven Gerrard?
   Pep Guardiola apologised for his remarks against Steven Gerrard while referring to Liverpool captain's slip during a match against Chelsea in 2013-14 premier league season.
2. What did Pep say about Gerrard slip?
   Pep Guardiola had said that Manchester City was not responsible for Steven Gerrard's slip against Chelsea in the crucial match in 2013-14 premier league season.