The Kansas City Chiefs won yet another close game Friday, this time by recovering a Las Vegas fumble with the Raiders in scoring range in the final seconds to hold on for a 19-17 victory.
Las Vegas had possession at the Chiefs' 32-yard line when center Andre James fired a snap to an unsuspecting quarterback Aidan O'Connell. The ball bounced off O'Connell's shoulder before being recovered by Kansas City linebacker Nick Bolton with 11 seconds left, allowing the two-time defending Super Bowl champions to escape with another one-score win.
Including last season's playoffs, Kansas City (11-1) has now won an NFL-record 14 consecutive games decided by eight points or fewer. The Chiefs are a remarkable 9-0 in such situations this season.
O'Connell nearly led the underdog Raiders to an unexpected win, however, in his return from a fractured right thumb he sustained on Oct. 20. The second-year quarterback threw touchdown passes to Brock Bowers and Tre Tucker in the second half to give Las Vegas a 17-16 lead before Matthew Wright put Kansas City back ahead with a 32-yard field goal with 9:53 remaining.
O'Connell ended with a career-high 340 yards on 23-of-35 passing, though it wasn't quite enough to prevent Las Vegas (2-10) from an eighth straight loss.
The Chiefs had taken a 10-3 half-time lead on Patrick Mahomes' 6-yard touchdown pass to Justin Watson with 2:14 left in the second quarter. Two field goals from Wright, signed earlier in the week following an injury to Spencer Shrader, in the third quarter extended the margin to 16-3.
Mahomes completed 26 of 46 passes for 306 yards, while DeAndre Hopkins recorded 90 yards on four catches for the Chiefs. Travis Kelce added seven catches for 68 yards with pop superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift watching on from a suite inside Arrowhead Stadium.
The Raiders also got a big performance from Bowers, who racked up a career-high 140 yards on 10 catches. Jakobi Meyers added 97 yards on six receptions for Las Vegas.
Russell Martin believes Southampton have been building up their belief in recent weeks, which helped them earn a 1-1 draw with south coast rivals Brighton on Friday.
Flynn Downes scored his maiden Premier League goal to cancel out Kaoru Mitoma's first-half header to earn the Saints a first away point of the season.
They could have taken home all three points, but Cameron Archer's goal was disallowed for offside as Adam Armstrong was judged to have interfered with play from an offside position in the build-up.
Southampton remain bottom of the table, four points behind Wolves in 17th, but ended a run of nine straight Premier League away defeats.
"I liked a lot of it. I think we have been better than that and not got a point," Martin told BBC Sport.
"The second half I really liked. First half: a lack of conviction and aggression in certain moments. They responded brilliantly. Good performance against a good team.
"[Downes' goal was a] brilliant finish. A really good move from back to front. I liked the courage. We need to keep turning the screw. If they keep giving us everything, the results will change.
"They have been creeping up with belief. We've had a difficult level of opponent. We were excellent and went toe-to-toe with a team who have gone second."
Brighton sit second in the table after that result, at least temporarily ahead of the rest of the weekend's fixtures.
The Seagulls have failed to win five of the last 10 home league games where they scored the opening goal (D5), after winning each of the last nine before that.
However, Fabian Hurzeler is the first manager to avoid defeat in each of his first seven home games in the Premier League (W3 D4) since Maurizio Sarri with Chelsea in 2018-19.
The German was left frustrated, however, as his side failed to take a slew of good opportunities in the opening period.
"It was not the best game from us regarding our intensity and positional game," he told Sky Sports. "We only deserve the result like this.
"We should have finished the game in the first half, but we didn't and then we got punished.
"We had to make some changes, and we tried to get an impact on the game. We have to keep working, and it's a process, it takes time, and we have to improve for the next game.
"You have to focus on the small details if you want to win in the Premier League. We should see what the reality is. The reality is we have a lot of hard work to do."
Chris Wilder said he "always felt there was a winner" inside Sheffield United as they snatched a late win over Sunderland to go top of the Championship.
A thrilling first half saw a Patrick Roberts penalty saved by Michael Cooper after Jack Robinson's foul on Tom Watson before each side was shown a red card apiece before the break.
Chris Mepham received his marching orders in the 40th minute for bringing down last-man Tyrese Campbell before Harry Souttar was dismissed seven minutes later for a second booking after tugging back Wilson Isidor.
Anthony Patterson made smart saves to keep Sunderland level, but he was helpless when Tom Davies, on his return from injury, slotted an 83rd-minute winner past him.
It is an eighth clean sheet in a row at home for United, and Wilder was delighted with how they dug deep to get the three points.
"The last 20 to 25 minutes, there was only one team that looked like winning in my opinion," Wilder told Sky Sports. "That last 25 minutes were outstanding, and the fitness levels were amazing.
"We needed to control the middle of the park and when we did, I thought we were good. We still made poor decisions. When you make poor decisions, it becomes a basketball game.
"I always felt there was a winner inside us, and I never felt like they were going to score."
Meanwhile, Sunderland stay fourth in the table after their 10-match unbeaten run came to an end at Bramall Lane.
They had more shots (16 to United's 14) and created a higher expected goals (xG) tally with 1.69 to the hosts' 0.89, though their missed penalty was one of just two efforts on target.
Regis Le Bris was left lamenting his side's wasted chances as they missed the chance to go top themselves if they had won.
"My first thought is frustration," he told the club's media channels. "We played the game we wanted to play.
"Obviously, it was against a strong team in a tough place, but we dominated most of the game, and we were good out of possession and efficient.
"We took confidence, and the last point was to score, but we didn't, and my main concern is that one. How can we be so dominant against a strong team only to lose at the end?
"It's really frustrating, but it's a question of luck. We have to work; we have to build up the small details to find a solution."
Norway took a big step towards qualification for Euro 2025 after a thumping 4-0 victory over Northern Ireland in the first leg of their play-off qualifier.
Caroline Graham Hansen's first-half brace set them on their way to victory, netting both from inside the box after being teed up by Frida Maanum and Guro Reiten respectively.
Tuva Hansen's wonderful long-range strike was sandwiched between the two, and despite a spirited second half from the hosts, Guro Bergsvand profited from a scramble in the 67th minute to truly put them out of sight.
Norway, who beat Albania 14-0 in the first round of qualifying, look set to continue their trend of qualifying for every European Championship since 1984, while Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb next week if they want to qualify for back-to-back tournaments.
Belgium took a 2-0 lead into their second leg against Ukraine with a stoppage-time goal giving them a little more breathing space.
Ella Van Kerkhoven headed the visitors in front after just 20 minutes, and they dominated as they pushed for a second to wrap the game up.
Overall, they had 16 shots, hitting the back of the net again with their last attempt as Tessa Wullaert secured the victory in the 92nd minute, with Ukraine only mustering one attempt on target in return.
Portugal, meanwhile, fought back from a goal down in front of a record crowd to clinch a 1-1 draw with Czechia.
Katerina Svitkova gave Czechia the lead after 33 minutes, but Kika Nazareth struck just two minutes after the break to ensure they had a lifeline for their trip to Teplice on Tuesday.
Wales and the Republic of Ireland also played out a 1-1 draw in Cardiff to leave the tie in the balance.
Lily Woodham scored with the hosts' first shot, prodding home from close range, but fortune was in Ireland's favour for the equaliser as Ruesha Littlejohn's strike hit the crossbar before bouncing in off Olivia Clark's head.
Elsewhere, Poland hold a narrow advantage after the first leg thanks to their 1-0 victory over Austria.
It was a tight affair, with Poland only managing one shot on target, but like Ireland, they profited from an own goal as Marina Georgieva turned it into her own net.
And finally, Scotland played out a 0-0 draw with Finland at Easter Road as they look to reach their first major tournament under Pedro Martinez Losa.
The Tartan Army were second-best on Friday though, with Linda Sallstrom's lob forcing a good save out of Eartha Cumings, who kept Scotland's nine-game unbeaten run intact.
Brighton moved up to second in the Premier League table despite being held to a 1-1 draw by south coast rivals Southampton at the Amex Stadium.
Kaoru Mitoma gave the Seagulls a 29th-minute lead after stealing in front of compatriot Yukinari Sugawara to head beyond top-flight debutant Joe Lumley.
Flynn Downes then drew the Saints level just before the hour-mark with a well-taken finish from the edge of the area, netting his first Premier League goal.
Southampton thought they had earned a first away victory of the season when Cameron Archer turned home from close range eight minutes later, only to see it ruled out for offside.
That decision saw 10 minutes added to proceedings, and Brighton almost found a winner when Mitoma’s cross found Simon Adingra, but his effort glanced off the post.
Friday’s draw moves Brighton, at least temporarily, one place behind leaders Liverpool, who play Manchester City in a heavyweight clash on Sunday, while Southampton remain bottom.
Data Debrief: Downes does the damage
Southampton have Downes to thank for helping them seal a first away point of the season, though he was perhaps fortunate to remain on the pitch, having made more fouls (five) than anyone on the pitch before being replaced by Joe Aribo in the 66th minute.
The Saints also ended a run of nine straight away Premier League defeats, with Saints avoiding defeat in a top-flight away game despite conceding the opening goal for the first time since January 2023 (2-1 v Everton).
Russell Martin's side have now scored in all 13 of their top-flight games against Brighton, the most they’ve faced an opponent while scoring every time in the competition, while Brighton have only faced Man City (15) more without keeping a clean sheet.
Despite the disappointing draw, Fabian Hurzeler is the first manager to avoid defeat in each of his first seven home games in the Premier League (W3 D4) since Maurizio Sarri with Chelsea in 2018-19.
Brighton moved up to second in the Premier League table despite being held to a 1-1 draw by south coast rivals Southampton at the Amex Stadium.
Kaoru Mitoma gave the Seagulls a 29th-minute lead after stealing in front of compatriot Yukinari Sugawara to head beyond top-flight debutant Joe Lumley.
Flynn Downes then drew the Saints level just before the hour-mark with a well-taken finish from the edge of the area, netting his first Premier League goal.
Southampton thought they had earned a first away victory of the season when Cameron Archer turned home from close range eight minutes later, only to see it ruled out for offside.
That decision saw 10 minutes added to proceedings, and Brighton almost found a winner when Mitoma’s cross found Simon Adingra, but his effort glanced off the post.
Friday’s draw moves Brighton, at least temporarily, one place behind leaders Liverpool, who play Manchester City in a heavyweight clash on Sunday, while Southampton remain bottom.
Data Debrief: Downes does the damage
Southampton have Downes to thank for helping them seal a first away point of the season, though he was perhaps fortunate to remain on the field to score, having made more fouls (five) than anyone on the pitch before being replaced by Joe Aribo in the 66th minute.
The Saints also ended a run of nine straight away Premier League defeats, with Southampton avoiding defeat in a top-flight away game despite conceding the opening goal for the first time since January 2023 (2-1 v Everton).
Russell Martin's side have now scored in all 13 of their top-flight games against Brighton, the most they have faced an opponent while scoring every time in the competition, while Brighton have only faced Man City (15) more without keeping a clean sheet.
Despite the disappointing draw, Fabian Hurzeler is the first manager to avoid defeat in each of his first seven home games in the Premier League (W3 D4) since Maurizio Sarri with Chelsea in 2018-19.
Antonio Conte insisted his feet remain firmly planted on the ground despite Napoli's impressive start to the season which sees them at the summit of the Serie A table.
Napoli have taken 29 points from their opening 13 league games, a point more than Atalanta, Inter, Fiorentina and Lazio in a tightly-packed battle at the top of the standings.
Conte's side have impressed this season, particularly in defence, keeping eight clean sheets, with only Juventus (10) producing more in the top five European leagues.
The 55-year-old has won four Scudetto titles during his managerial career but was not getting carried away when asked about adding another to his collection.
"We have to be realistic and know that we're only on day 13 and there are six teams within a few points," Conte told reporters on Friday.
"It's a balanced league so far, and, in my opinion, I don't think it will stay that way until the end.
"At the end of the first half of the season, it [the list of contenders] will start to get a little longer. But we're pleased, it shows the work we're doing is good, and I'm happy.
"Day after day we're laying important foundations and I see a continuous growth as a team but also as individuals."
Up next for Napoli is a trip to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino to face 11th-placed Torino, who are without a win in their last four Serie A matches.
But Paolo Vanoli's side will have confidence of ending that winless streak after their showings against Napoli last season.
They went unbeaten in their two matches against Napoli last term (W1 D1), after a run of five defeats in a row, and could go at least three consecutive matches unbeaten against the Partenopei for the first time since between December 2007 and November 2012 in Serie A (run of five – W3 D2).
"It [Torino] is a solid group, it has good quality, it's in mid-table in a quiet way and without a win for a long time, so there are values," Conte said.
"I live in Turin, almost every Sunday I have the pleasure of going to see the game, and it's an environment that I know, nice and warm, strong, attached to history.
"We'll have to be very careful. It's a game to be approached in the right way, with respect for the quality of the opponent and the environment that we'll find and their history."
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite is relishing the opportunity to lead the Caribbean side into his 86th-consecutive Test match as they aim to complete a clean sweep of the two-match series against Bangladesh in Jamaica.
With the hosts 1-0 up following a 201-run win in Antigua, the stakes are high heading into the second Test at Sabina Park, and Brathwaite emphasized the importance of ending the year on a positive note, both for the team and himself as a batsman.
“Obviously, a completely different ground, and the surface has a bit of grass, which is good to see. Obviously, a lot of moisture around, a lot of rain. So we got to start fresh this game,” he said in an interview ahead of Saturday’s first day.
The Sabina Park pitch, known for its pace and bounce, offers a fresh challenge for Brathwaite’s bowlers, who excelled in Antigua, as the five-prong pace attack ran amok through Bangladesh’s batting line-up. He believes it is another opportunity for his pacers to shine, but stressed the need for discipline across all departments.
Spinner Jomel Warrican has been added to the squad, giving the team a 12-man roster to choose from for the final eleven.
“I have full confidence in all the fast bowlers we have. All these guys have different attributes, and I’m really excited about what the future holds for this bowling group,” Brathwaite said.
“As I said, the covering of the grass on the surface is good. But at the end of the day, it is not just the surface. You got to go out there and bowl well, take the catches, and bat well to put runs on the board,” he noted.
Brathwaite, who has fond memories of leading the West Indies to victory against Pakistan at Sabina Park in 2021, described the venue as a special place for him and the team.
“Jamaica is a place that I love, and personally, as a West Indies group, we love to play here. I remember, obviously, a great partnership to win us the game against Pakistan, but the bowlers really enjoy bowling here as well,” Brathwaite shared.
The West Indies have not won a Test series all year, and Brathwaite is determined to end 2024 on a high note. The West Indies currently sit in eighth position on the ICC Test Championship standings, just above Bangladesh and behind seventh-placed Pakistan, whom they will cross swords with next.
“It’s very important. You can’t ever take any Test match or Test series for granted. We need to end this year strong, especially with a lot of Test cricket coming next year. The first Test is history; we’ve got to come and start right back over as a bowling unit and a batting unit,” the captain stressed.
That said, the Barbadian also views this series as an opportunity to recapture his best form with the bat, especially as he celebrates the significant milestone of 86 consecutive Test matches for the West Indies, the most by any player in the team’s history.
“It’s very important for me. My role is to set that foundation and make it easier for the guys to come in. That’s always the aim,” he said.
“I’m very honoured and privileged to be here. Very thankful. It’s an opportunity I’ve had for over 10 years, and I’m very thankful for it. To be the most is good. I just want to be an example for guys to follow, and I’m really excited about it,” Brathwaite ended.
Lando Norris was happy to "bounce back" from his disappointment in Las Vegas as he took pole position for the sprint in Friday's qualifying session in Qatar.
The Brit finished sixth in the last race behind Max Verstappen, who claimed a fourth consecutive world championship in the process.
However, five days later, he impressed by topping all three segments of sprint qualifying to claim a dominating pole at the Lusail International Circuit.
He finished 0.063 seconds ahead of Mercedes' George Russell, who denied McLaren a one-two by pipping Oscar Piastri over the line.
McLaren currently have a 24-point lead over Ferrari in the constructors' championship, and Norris is determined to make sure they stay on top over the course of the weekend.
"It's so quick around here. It feels like the quickest circuit of the year. The final sector feels like you're hanging on," he said.
"A great qualifying, especially to bounce back from where we were in Las Vegas. It's a nice thing to do.
"It was a decent lap. I made too many mistakes on my second lap. We were coming here to get pole, and we did that, so job done today.
"I want to win. We want to win every session as drivers. Our target is a one-two. We want to maximise points for the constructors'. We want to go for it.
"We know it will be a battle. Mercedes will be quick; Ferrari will be fast. I'm not expecting an easy one, probably an exciting one for everyone watching, so looking forward to [Saturday]."
Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in qualifying, having initially started strongly in the sole practice session.
They failed to mount a real challenge to Norris in the third qualifying session though, leaving Leclerc frustrated with their showing when it mattered.
"We gave it our all and are only P4 and P5, which is not great considering how important this weekend is," Leclerc said.
"Let's say, for whatever reason, FP1 was a lot above our expectations. This I will say is in line with what we expected. We are coming back to reality.
"Obviously, after FP1 there were hopes we could do something better, but we didn't."
Asked if Ferrari could challenge McLaren in the sprint, he added: "If we look at FP1, clearly yes. If we look at qualifying, no. For now, the most representative session is qualifying. We are not in the best position.
"You never know. It's always different in the races."
World champion Verstappen finished sixth, while Lewis Hamilton sits one place further back, complaining he was "just slow".
Ibrahima Konate confirmed he is set for a spell on the sidelines ahead of Liverpool's blockbuster clash against Manchester City on Sunday.
Konate was one of the standout performers for the Reds during their Champions League victory over Real Madrid in midweek but appeared to pick up an injury late in the game.
The Frenchman tangled with Madrid's young Brazilian winger Endrick, which left him lying prone on the turf, though he was able to complete the 90 minutes.
However, Konate is expected to miss this weekend's tantalising tie against Pep Guardiola's out-of-form City side, with reports suggesting he could miss up to 11 games.
"So frustrating to pick up this injury right at the end of a great game on Wednesday night," Konate posted to Instagram.
"Now we start the recovery process, but one thing I promise is I will come back and be the best I can be once again.
"Thank you for the amazing support at Anfield. Inshallah, we will keep going, and I will support the team every step of the way."
Konate's absence is a huge blow for Arne Slot's side, with the Frenchman having formed an imperious partnership alongside Virgil van Dijk this season.
The Reds have conceded just 12 goals from their 19 games in all competitions so far this term, with Konate playing a huge role in their new-found defensive resilience.
Only Van Dijk (40) has won more aerial duels in the Premier League for Liverpool this season than Konate (28), while the Frenchman has made more blocks (five) than any of his team-mates.
Leicester City confirmed that Ruud van Nistelrooy has become their new head coach following the sacking of Steve Cooper.
Cooper was dismissed following the Foxes' 2-1 defeat to Chelsea last Saturday, their fifth game in all competitions without a victory.
Van Nistelrooy most recently took interim charge of Manchester United after they parted ways with Erik ten Hag following a poor start to the season earlier this month.
The Dutchman won three of his four games at the helm, with two of those victories coming against Leicester in the Premier League and the EFL Cup.
Speaking to LCFC.com, Van Nistelrooy said: “I’m proud, I’m excited. Everybody that I speak to about Leicester City football club is enthusiastic.
"They have great stories about the quality of the people working at the club, the supporters and, of course, the recent history of the club is impressive.
"I’m excited to start and to get to know everyone and give everything I can for the Football Club.”
This is Van Nistelrooy's first full-time role since May 2023, when he spent one full season in charge of PSV Eindhoven.
During his time with the Eredivisie side, he won 33 of his 51 games in charge (D10 L8), averaging a win percentage of 64.71%, while also scooping the KNVB Cup and Johan Cruyff Shield.
Leicester travel to Brentford this Saturday, with first-team coach Ben Dawson overseeing matchday duties ahead of Van Nistelrooy's arrival.
The Dutchman's first game in charge will be next Tuesday, when the Foxes host fellow bottom-half side West Ham at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League.
The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus, announcing the move a day after another embarrassing defeat extended their losing streak to six games.
Thomas Brown has been elevated to interim head coach.
The Bears’ 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday was final straw for the club’s ownership, which has been historically hesitant to make in-season moves.
Down 23-7 to start the fourth, the Bears rallied to within a field goal with 5:36 remaining. On their next drive, Chicago got within field goal range but were unable to tie the game due to poor time management.
During the Bears’ current six-game skid, they have lost four games by three points or fewer.
“This morning, after meeting with [chairperson] George [H. McCaskey] and [President and CEO] Kevin [Warren], we informed Matt of our decision to move in a different direction with the leadership of our football team and the head-coaching position,” Bears general manager Ryan Poles said in a statement.
Warren added: “I support Ryan and the decision that was made this morning. We understand how imperative the head-coaching role is for building and maintaining a championship-caliber team, leading our players and our organization.
“Our fans have stood by us and persevered through every challenge, and they deserve better results. Our organizational and operational structure is strong, focused, aligned and energised for the future.”
The decision may have caught Eberflus by surprise, with the Bears announcing his dismissal mere hours after he told reporters he was “confident” he would remain the club’s head coach.
Eberflus’ sacking is just the latest marker in a season that began with great hope but has continually disappointed.
Brown will receive his second promotion this month. After starting the season as the quarterbacks coach, Brown took over as offensive coordinator when the Bears fired Shane Waldron.
Stuck in the middle of the upheaval has been rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who has produced mostly positive results after being the No. 1 overall pick in April.
Williams has completed 61.6 percent of his passes for 2,612 yards with 14 touchdowns and five interceptions.
For a franchise known for defence, Chicago will almost certainly make future coaching decisions centred on Williams’ development.
Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea are not in the Premier League title race despite their impressive start to the season.
The Blues are unbeaten in their last four league matches, including a 2-1 win over Maresca's former side Leicester City last weekend.
They have struggled at home at times this campaign though, with just 41% of their Premier League points coming in home games (9/22), the lowest ratio of any side so far this term.
However, Chelsea sit third ahead of this weekend's matches on 22 points, nine behind leaders Liverpool but just one behind reigning champions Manchester City.
Despite their high position in the table, Maresca played down hopes of Chelsea clinching the Premier League trophy in his first season.
"No [Chelsea are not in the title race], I said it many times," Maresca said. "I really like the pressure.
"I'd like to say: 'Yes, we're there' - but we're not there.
"It's nice to see the team improving, that is important; it is nice, a good feeling.
"At the same time, you need to be realistic, and you can see the difference between us and the rest at the moment.
"This doesn't mean we're not going to win games and not compete until the end, but the main focus has to be the feeling we're improving game after game.
"Arsenal is five years together [with manager Mikel Arteta], City more than eight years together [under Pep Guardiola]. Liverpool is a bit different, but they didn't make many changes from the past.
"This is the reason. It's not about points or difference in the table, it's just the time together."
Chelsea face Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola has said that he needs to "prove" he can end Manchester City's poor form and guide them back to the top.
Guardiola's side have not won in six matches and gave up a 3-0 lead to draw against Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, albeit ending their five-match losing run.
City have lost their last three Premier League games, as many as they had in their previous 47 combined (W35 D9). They last lost four in a row between April and August 2008, while they last did so in the same season between January and March 2007 (five).
Their next outing is against Liverpool at Anfield - a venue where they have won just once in their last 21 trips in the Premier League, with Liverpool winning 13 and drawing the other seven.
"Of course, it's not nice, but what do you expect? That everything is red carpet? That everything is nice and easy?" Guardiola said.
"It's easy when you are [winning] 10, 12 games in a row, everyone is fit, everyone is in their prime and everyone is 26, 27, 28. When everything is going well, it is easy.
"I have to prove myself now."
Guardiola, who signed a new two-year contract extension this month, has won 18 major trophies during his time at the club, including City's first-ever Champions League in 2023 and six Premier League titles.
The new deal will take the Spaniard's tenure at the club to over a decade, making him City's longest-serving manager since Les McDowall in 1963.
But Guardiola hinted he could leave Manchester if he cannot turn around the club's season.
"In long careers - nine, 10, 11 years - you live all the situations. We lost five games, drew the last one when we should have won, but it happens in football sometimes," the 53-year-old said.
"[I have to] accept it. No complaining, no blaming, no pointing. Don't run away from your responsibility. I have absolutely all on my shoulders. I have it and I want it.
"At this football club, you have to win. If you don't, you will be in trouble. I know the people say 'Why is Pep not in trouble, why is Pep not sacked?' I have this margin because of what we have done over the last eight years. The people rely on me.
"What's for sure is, I want to stay. But the moment I feel I am not positive for the club another one will come. We will be back, I know that. I don't know when.
"In the situation we are in, it is not realistic to think about big targets. The situation is to think about the next game and what I can do to help the players. I don't want to run. I asked for this opportunity. I want to be there and rebuild the team in many aspects from now on until the end of the season and next season."
Sunday's game will be the first-ever meeting between Guardiola and Arne Slot, who has made a bright start to his role at Liverpool by guiding them eight points clear of City after 12 matches.
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