Published 00:00 IST, December 29th 2019

Pep Guardiola criticised after Man City's defeat against Wolves; #PepOut trends on Twitter

Manchester City suffered a humiliating defeat against Wolves in the Premier League, compelling City fans to demand Pep Guardiola’s ouster with #PepOut hashtag.

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Manchester City suffered a humiliating defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s team suffered a setback when Wolves scored three past m. defeat leaves City 14 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. This compelled City fans to demand Pep Guardiola’s ouster with #PepOut trending on Twitter.

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Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes was sent off

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes was sent off in 12th minute of match for a foul on Diego Jota. Jota received a long ball from his fellow teammate Cor Coady and was in a one-on-one position with City goalkeeper. Ederson caught Jota without getting his hands on ball. However, City were back in game after Raheem Sterling scored from a penalty rebound. Sterling scored his second of night with a beautiful chip over Rui Patricio in 50th minute. However, Wolves were back in game after Adama Traore scored for his side. It was followed by a tap-in from Raul Jiminez in 82nd minute. Wolves went on to take a lead in closing minutes of match with a strike from Matt Doherty.

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Twitter reacted to defeat

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Manchester City trail 14 points behind Livepool

This was Manchester City’s fifth defeat in Premier League this season. City w trail by 14 points against League leaders Liverpool, with Reds having a game in hand. Manchester City will next play against Sheffield United on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

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00:00 IST, December 29th 2019