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A grinning Pep Guardiola issued a joking apology to a Manchester United-supporting journalist for how difficult following City's arch rivals must be, and doubled down on his claim that 'everyone' in the country is rooting for Liverpool.

City moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League after thrashing Newcastle 5-0 at the Etihad, a statement performance which also saw them add to their advantage in the goal difference column. Guardiola, however, wasn't satisfied.

Indeed, during his round of post-match interviews, he complained about how the whole nation has thrown their weight behind Jurgen Klopp's high-flyers instead.

And while speaking to journalists in his press conference, he even light-heartedly suggested one of them supported Liverpool, before he was corrected. 

Guardiola was asked if he was 'ecstatic' with his side's performance and, with a smile on his face, replied: 'Did you have doubts? Yes, you are a Liverpool fan. Come on.'

He was then told that the reporter was instead a follower of both City and Liverpool's arch rivals, United, an admission that caused several laughs inside the room.