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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Pep Guardiola says City body language showed they lost their ‘spirit’ this season

Matheus Nunes (third from right) after scoring the late winner against Aston Villa
Matheus Nunes (third from right) scored the late winner against Aston Villa. Photograph: Conor Molloy/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock

Pep Guardiola has pointed to how the “stupid detail” of Manchester City’s underwhelming body language when celebrating goals shows the spirit has been lost and has to be recovered if they are to challenge for the title next season.

The champions have endured a disappointing Premier League ­campaign and are third on 61 points, 17 behind the leaders, Liverpool. They face ­Nottingham Forest in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

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