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Manchester City boss Pepe Guardiola has revealed his side we need to revert to pray if they want to get closer to Liverpool in the title race.

Manchester City are 13 points behind Liverpool in the title race and the World Champions also have a game in hand.

City won the League last season but it is also looking like it is slipping out of their hand already. However, Pep Guardiola thinks they can still catch up with Liverpool if they can work harder, play better and pray.

Asked about what his side need to if they want to catch up with Liverpool: 'Work harder, play better, and pray,' Guardiola said

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Pray?! From a white, thorough bred professional, that sounds odd. Pray for what exactly? For Liverpool to meet with catastrophe along the way? That would be wishing ills on others, which is sinful. Or for other teams to be arrested by 'holy ghost' fire so you can keep winning or what exactly. I think Guardiola is at his wits end. Early last decade belongs to 'tiki-taka' football as defined by Guardiola and executed by Barcelona using a group of unbelievably talented footballers to bring unprecedented success. Early this decade belongs to 'gengenpressing' football as defined by Klopp, initiated at Dortmond and perfected at Liverpool, using players that suit that system to perfection. Leave prayer alone and think of something more creative that'll make your team better and keep you relevant.

Parablesonmarble:
Pray?! From a white, thorough bred professional, that sounds odd. Pray for what exactly? For Liverpool to meet with catastrophe along the way? That would be wishing ills on others, which is sinful. Or for other teams to be arrested by 'holy ghost' fire so you can keep winning or what exactly. I think Guardiola is at his wits end. Early last decade belongs to 'tiki-taka' football as defined by Guardiola and executed by Barcelona using a group of unbelievably talented footballers to bring unprecedented success. Early this decade belongs to 'gengenpressing' football as defined by Klopp, initiated at Dortmond and perfected at Liverpool, using players that suit that system to perfection. Leave prayer alone and think of something more creative that'll make your team better and keep you relevant.

Seems you have problem with Pep as a person cos I see no reason why a manager will encourage his team to WORK HARD, PLAY BETTER and crown it with PRAYER and it becomes a basis for comparison with Klopp who was successful by winning the champions league and Super cup.

As far as EPL is concerned Pep is the best manager until another manager dislodge him to that....

Lamasta:
Seems you have problem with Pep as a person cos I see no reason why a manager will encourage his team to WORK HARD, PLAY BETTER and crown it with PRAYER and it becomes a basis for comparison with Klopp who was successful by winning the champions league and Super cup.

As far as EPL is concerned Pep is the best manager until another manager dislodge him to that....

I have no problem with Pep at all. I actually respect him a mighty lot for bringing such excitement to EPL. As per being the best manager so far, there can be no argument. It will take more than next three seasons for anyone to dislodge him. I'm just surprised at the 'prayer' part. I still don't understand, pray for what exactly? What is the prayer point going to be like? Maybe for his players not to sustain injuries, for decisions to go Man City's way more or for god of football to crown their effort. Maybe I miss that. Stating my personal observations about tactical and technical trend in EPL and European football in general may not necessarily translate to comparing Pep and Klopp. If I know the name for the kind of football Zidane plays to bring three Champions League titles in a row, you can be sure I would mention that also.

Parablesonmarble:
I have no problem with Pep at all. I actually respect him a mighty lot for bringing such excitement to EPL. As per being the best manager so far, there can be no argument. It will take more than next three seasons for anyone to dislodge him. I'm just surprised at the 'prayer' part. I still don't understand, pray for what exactly? What is the prayer point going to be like? Maybe for his players not to sustain injuries, for decisions to go Man City's way more or for god of football to crown their effort. Maybe I miss that. Stating my personal observations about tactical and technical trend in EPL and European football in general may not necessarily translate to comparing Pep and Klopp. If I know the name for the kind of football Zidane plays to bring three Champions League titles in a row, you can be sure I would mention that also.

The prayer part is very very important to Pep and his team cos that is his belief and You have to respect that...

Did You watch 2005 champions league final between Liverpool and AC Milan during the penalty shoot out when Benitez was pictured sitting down with leg crossed on the pitch praying for his team the rest they say is history

Lamasta:
The prayer part is very very important to Pep and his team cos that is his belief and You have to respect that...

Did You watch 2005 champions league final between Liverpool and AC Milan during the penalty shoot out when Benitez was pictured sitting down with leg crossed on the pitch praying for his team the rest they say is history

I respect your point of view. Just because I don't believe prayer has anything to do with sport does not mean you, Pep and others should go same way. Whatever works for you is what you'll hold dear. If prayer has not work for him in football before, I guess he won't mention it. Thanks for the correction.

I think the problem here is that you didn't read the full story, you just picked on the 'prayer' part of it. But he Pep's order its 'Work harder, pray better and pray' that means he recognizes that the team needs to do more before reverting to prayer. Liverpool can be funny also, they bottled it last year also when they were leading by I think 9 points or so, so Pep might be right with the prayer aspect.

Parablesonmarble:
I respect your point of view. Just because I don't believe prayer has anything to do with sport does not mean you, Pep and others should go same way. Whatever works for you is what you'll hold dear. If prayer has not work for him in football before, I guess he won't mention it. Thanks for the correction.

I'm not sure if he really meant it,I mean the pray part
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Last time I checked Pep Guardiola is non religious

OfficialDlh:
I think the problem here is that you didn't read the full story, you just picked on the 'prayer' part of it. But he Pep's order its 'Work harder, pray better and pray' that means he recognizes that the team needs to do more before reverting to prayer. Liverpool can be funny also, they bottled it last year also when they were leading by I think 9 points or so, so Pep might be right with the prayer aspect.

If you follow the discussion to a large extent, I already admitted that his work ethics is his and only his. I should respect that.

Prayer is the key... Consistency and Hardwork on the pitch are required too