Gary Neville took a jab at Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after the draw for the third round of the FA Cup pitted City against Neville’s own club, Salford City. On X (formerly Twitter), Neville jokingly wrote, “He’s getting sacked in the morning @SalfordCityFC,” poking fun at Guardiola’s current struggles. Salford, owned by Neville and the rest of the Class of 92, are having a historic run in the competition, making it to the third round for the first time in their history.
This remark came amid a difficult period for Guardiola and Manchester City, who are enduring their worst run of form under the Spaniard’s management. City have lost six of their last seven games, leaving them in fifth place in the Premier League and facing uncertainty in both domestic and European competitions.
The dismal run of results has led to some Liverpool fans singing the “sacked in the morning” chant during City’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool on December 1, a moment that surprised Guardiola. In his post-match comments, Guardiola acknowledged the chants, saying he didn’t expect them from Liverpool fans but understood the frustration due to his team’s poor performances. With the pressure mounting, Guardiola will be eager to turn things around starting with their upcoming match against Nottingham Forest on December 4.
