Relief from Anfield torment says Pep's race not yet run

Guardiola's 11th and possibly final visit to Liverpool may yet be cherished as a turning point.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts after the win over Liverpool (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Before joining his triumphant players to celebrate in front of Manchester City’s delirious away support, Pep Guardiola looked to the heavens above Anfield and blew a kiss. This stadium has tormented the City manager more often than most over the past decade but, should the title race twist as dramatically as this victory, his 11th and possibly final visit to Liverpool will be cherished as the turning point.