Manchester City have “a phobia” of Liverpool, claims John Aldridge, with Pep Guardiola considered to be responsible for that as the Blues boss faces the threat of entering “sackable” territory.
Reigning Premier League champions at the Etihad Stadium have found themselves knocked from the loftiest of perches this season.
That is because Jurgen Klopp’s relentless Reds side have swept aside all before them to open up a record-breaking 22-point lead at the top of the table.
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Aldridge believes a humbling slip from the summit for City is further evidence that Guardiola is struggling to keep up with the pace of progress on Merseyside.