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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ian Parker

Manchester City’s plan was to go 2-0 down against Villa, Pep Guardiola jokes

PA Wire

Pep Guardiola joked it had been part of his plan all along that Manchester City should fall 2-0 behind against Aston Villa as his side celebrated their fourth Premier League title in five years with a city-centre parade on Monday.

A day after City added another incredible comeback story to their history, scoring three goals in six minutes to beat Villa 3-2 and edge out Liverpool by a single point, City shared the moment with thousands of supporters along Deansgate.

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