Guardiola is currently going through the worst period of his managerial career, with City having failed to win any of their last six games. They were recently beaten 4-0 by Tottenham and let a 3-0 lead slip away to draw 3-3 against Feyenoord, in what is quickly becoming a crisis. Now, Guardiola says if he fails to turn things around, he will have to leave.
The former Barcelona boss has already warned his players that they cannot afford to lose to Liverpool on Sunday if they want to win a fourth successive Premier League title, and believes a defeat could leave City content to fight for qualification for the Champions League. He signed a new contract until 2026 earlier this season, but it remains to be seen whether he sees it through.
Guardiola’s ultimatum
Guardiola said: “I don’t want to stay here if I feel like I’m a problem.” I don’t want to stay here just because the contract is there.
“ My president knows it. I told him, ‘Give me the chance to try to come back,’ and especially when everyone comes back (from injury) and we’ll see what happens. Then, if I’m not able to do it, we have to change because, of course, the last nine years are dead.
“More than ever, I ask my superiors to give me a chance. Will it be easy for me now? No. I feel like I still have work to do and I want to do it. »
Guardiola will be keen for his side to beat Premier League leaders Arne Slot on Sunday. The Reds are currently eight points ahead of the champions.
