Why Nunez and Guardiola fell out

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By: Manu Tournoux

Why Nunez and Guardiola fell out

The clash of the 13th day of the Premier League between Manchester City and Liverpool resulted in a draw (1-1). Not without tension at the end of the meeting.

After 23 consecutive victories at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City had to settle for a draw against Liverpool this Saturday in the 13e lifting of the Premier League (1-1). After Erling Haaland opened the scoring for the locals in the first half, Trent Alexander-Arnold equalized for the Reds late in the match, allowing his side to stay just one length behind their hosts of the day.

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At the end of the match, an altercation broke out between Darwin Nunez and Pep Guardiola, the Uruguayan striker having insistently asked the Catalan technician if he had appreciated Liverpool’s equalizer. The tone rising quickly, Jürgen Klopp then worked to isolate his player, clearly ready to do battle with the Cityzens coach.

Why such a knee-jerk reaction? You have to go back to 1er last April and the previous confrontation between the two teams to understand. That day, Manchester City dominated Liverpool 4-1, but not without conceding the opener. When Julian Alvarez equalized, Pep Guardiola exulted on the edge of the field, somewhat annoying Darwin Nunez while warming up. The Celeste scorer had obviously not digested this scene…

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.