Liverpool officially clinched the Premier League title on Sunday, triggering a wave of celebrations among their supporters. Congratulations poured in from various quarters, including from one of their fiercest rivals over the past decade.
Under Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool often finished second to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, but this season they outshone City and the rest of the league. Guardiola, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager, was quick to acknowledge their achievement.
Pep Guardiola Congratulates Liverpool on Premier League Victory
In his post-match press conference (via The Mirror) after Manchester City’s 2-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest, Guardiola offered his congratulations to Liverpool and expressed his hope for a stronger challenge from City next season.
“Before anything else, I want to congratulate Liverpool on winning the Premier League. It’s a fully deserved achievement, no question,” Guardiola said. “They’re an incredible team. They’ll hold onto the title for a year, and hopefully next season we’ll be stronger and able to compete until the very end, something we couldn’t do this time. Congratulations to Liverpool.”
Manchester City has faced a tough season, but a potential FA Cup victory over Crystal Palace next month could provide some redemption.
With significant squad changes expected this summer, City is focused on bouncing back and returning to title contention in the coming years. For now, their priority remains securing a top-five finish in the Premier League to guarantee Champions League qualification for next season.
