“He is one of many who want us relegated” — Guardiola raises alarm

The rivalry between Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho has taken a fiery new twist, as the Manchester City boss hit back at Mourinho’s sly jab about “winning fairly and cleanly.”

Following Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool, Guardiola sparked headlines by holding up six fingers to signify his Premier League titles.

The gesture drew comparisons to Mourinho’s infamous three-finger salute during his Manchester United days, a nod to his trio of Premier League triumphs with Chelsea.

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But Mourinho wasn’t about to let it slide. Speaking on Guardiola’s success, the Roma boss took aim at City’s ongoing financial fair play allegations, saying:

“I won three titles fairly and cleanly. If I lose, I congratulate my opponent. I don’t want to win with 150 court cases behind me.”

Guardiola, known for his composed demeanor, couldn’t resist a pointed response:

“Jose’s just one of many who want us relegated to League One or the Conference. But remember, we are innocent until proven guilty.”

The exchange adds another layer to the Guardiola-Mourinho rivalry, reigniting debates about City’s alleged financial rule breaches and the integrity of their achievements.