“Have A Coffee!” – Pep Guardiola Demands More Composure After Man City’s Dramatic Comeback Win At Anfield

Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City players to “have a coffee” in key moments after their thrilling 2–1 comeback victory over Liverpool at Anfield, despite the result significantly boosting their Premier League title hopes.

While Erling Haaland’s late penalty sealed a famous win on Merseyside, the City manager was far from fully satisfied, pointing out a recurring lack of composure in both penalty areas.

A Historic Night At A Full Anfield

Sunday’s victory marked a personal milestone for Guardiola — his first win at Anfield in front of a packed stadium since arriving in England in 2016.

Although City beat Liverpool 4–1 at the venue in 2021, that match was played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions, something Guardiola has previously joked “doesn’t count.”

This time, it did.

The win cuts Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to six points, while dealing a heavy blow to Liverpool’s push for Champions League qualification.

City Dominance, Liverpool Punch First

City controlled the first half, registering 10 shots to Liverpool’s three, but their wastefulness proved costly.

Early in the second half, Dominik Szoboszlai stunned Anfield with a sensational 30-yard free-kick, putting the hosts ahead against the run of play.

Rather than fold under pressure, City responded with grit and belief.

• Bernardo Silva struck a crucial late equaliser

• Erling Haaland calmly converted a 93rd-minute penalty

• City completed a rare comeback win at one of their toughest grounds

Guardiola’s “Coffee” Message

Despite the euphoria, Guardiola zeroed in on what frustrated him most: decision-making in the final moments of attacks and defensive actions.

“The first half was exceptional, but many times we are not composed enough in the final third,” Guardiola said.
“In the boxes you have to take a coffee — as a defender and as a striker — and we don’t. We always arrive one metre before or one metre later, never in the right spot.”

He stressed that City’s frantic play allowed Liverpool to stay alive in the match longer than necessary.

Bernardo Silva Sets The Standard

If City lacked calm at times, Bernardo Silva did not.

The captain led by example, scoring the equaliser and playing the decisive pass that resulted in the penalty for the winner.

Guardiola was effusive in his praise:

“Bernardo is one of the best players I ever trained. When a player puts the team before himself, everybody follows — me first.”

Silva’s leadership proved vital after Liverpool’s goal threatened to swing momentum completely.

Why This Win Matters

Winning at Anfield is rare. Winning there with a late comeback is even rarer.

For City:

• Title hopes remain alive

• Mental strength was tested — and passed

• Leadership within the squad stood out

For Guardiola, however, the message is clear: great teams must also be calm teams.

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