---
title: "Manchester City: Fans slate Gundogan over ‘shocking’ Liverpool performance"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-fans-slate-gundogan-over-shocking-liverpool-performance/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester City Football Club"
published: "2019-11-11T17:25:04Z"
modified: "2019-11-11T17:25:04Z"
---

# Manchester City: Fans slate Gundogan over ‘shocking’ Liverpool performance

**Following a devastating[3-1 loss to Liverpool](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOCJDL682w) at Anfield, Manchester City are looking to use the international break as a breather before their next huge game at home to Chelsea, but some supporters aren’t finished taking aim after the defeat.**

After Jurgen Klopp’s side took an [early two-goal advantage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LhcTGafSgw) following some casual defending combined with clinical finishing, City had a mountain to climb. But before they could make their pressure count, Sadio Mane [put the game beyond doubt](https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNSvsbclQNI4ZUGMt5ar3H4VkeymXw%3A1573466384343&source=hp&ei=EDHJXaDPEo7ZwQLn047AAQ&q=premier+league&oq=premier+league&gs_l=psy-ab.1.1.35i39l2j0i131l8.302.1887..3400...0.0..0.152.1234.11j3......0....1..gws-wiz.......0.jmdDV1AwYSo#sie=m;/g/11h3_z9h7j;2;/m/02_tc;dt;fp;1;;) with a goal soon after the start of the second half.

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Despite having the [Lion’s share of possession](https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNSvsbclQNI4ZUGMt5ar3H4VkeymXw%3A1573466384343&source=hp&ei=EDHJXaDPEo7ZwQLn047AAQ&q=premier+league&oq=premier+league&gs_l=psy-ab.1.1.35i39l2j0i131l8.302.1887..3400...0.0..0.152.1234.11j3......0....1..gws-wiz.......0.jmdDV1AwYSo#sie=m;/g/11h3_z9h7j;2;/m/02_tc;dt;fp;1;;), controlling the midfield and crafting plenty of half chances, the Sky Blues could only manage a consolation ten minutes from the final whistle – with Bernardo Silva [instinctively driving the ball past Alisson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOCJDL682w) at his near post.

As a result, some supporters have taken particular aim at Ilkay Gundogan following the loss – slamming him for carelessly losing possession for Liverpool’s first goal.

Fans have also been debating his merit in the ‘number 8 role’ – prompting some to suggest he is levels above in the ‘6’ position.

Here’s what they had to say:

> Should never play again.
>
> — Raheem (@Ale\_MCFC) [November 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/Ale_MCFC/status/1193589013338316800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> KDB runs for 90 minutes every game, Mendy and Gundogan are just stocky and not as fit as anyone else
>
> — AR MCFC (@arfrmthecity) [November 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/arfrmthecity/status/1193597206911213571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Worst player with Walker
>
> — دحدح (@iD7Mi1) [November 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/iD7Mi1/status/1193631311963082752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Gundogan isnt having his best game by his standards as he doesn’t work well with rodri.\
> However with angelinho I disagree
>
> — steve bower (@bowermcfc) [November 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/bowermcfc/status/1193577296566857729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Gundo is better at 6 not 8 Pep is stupid
>
> — Matt Kron (@mattkron17) [November 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/mattkron17/status/1193575302833655808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Gundo has been shocking
>
> — Hamza (@Hamza93729353) [November 10, 2019](https://twitter.com/Hamza93729353/status/1193577193244368902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)