Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticized claims of complacency among his players.
The team heads to Aston Villa in the Premier League after conceding eight goals in three consecutive draws, marking their worst league run since 2017.
In response to remarks from former City defender Micah Richards and pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, Guardiola specifically addressed Neville’s suggestion of complacency following City’s Treble win last season.
“Gary Neville knows how difficult it is, otherwise he would’ve won four Premier Leagues in the best period of Manchester United. But he didn’t do it. Maybe they accuse us of complacency because they felt complacency (at United). Maybe they felt it. This team so far, no chance,” Guardiola asserted.
He further highlighted the lack of titles won by Carragher and Richards, emphasizing their limited experience in achieving such success.
“Jamie Carragher didn’t win one (title). Micah Richards didn’t win four Premier Leagues in a row. Never, ever. It’s never happened,” Guardiola said.
