John Stones downplayed his manager, Pep Guardiola’s, prior comments on Liverpool, insisting that he and his fellow Manchester City teammates remained focused on themselves and their goals.
The former Barcelona boss had described the Reds as a ‘pain in the ass’ when discussing the Merseysiders’ persistence in providing a challenge domestically for the league title.
The Cityzens find themselves six points ahead of their rivals, albeit with the latter still possessing a game in hand and the opportunity to cut the deficit in half.
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