Pep Guardiola has apologised to Steven Gerrard after referencing the former Liverpool captain's notorious slip during a passionate defence of Manchester City against allegations of financial wrongdoing on Friday.The City boss asked hypothetically if City should also be blamed for Gerrard's misfortune in 2014, which led to a Chelsea goal and victory which handed the Manchester side the initiative in a tight title run-in.The incident was sung about by City fans as they responded to Guardiola's ral

Pep Guardiola has apologised to Steven Gerrard after referencing the former Liverpool captain's notorious slip during a passionate defence of Manchester City against allegations of financial wrongdoing on Friday.The City boss asked hypothetically if City should also be blamed for Gerrard's misfortune in 2014, which led to a Chelsea goal and victory which handed the Manchester side the initiative in a tight title run-in.The incident was sung about by City fans as they responded to Guardiola's rallying cry by producing a raucous atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium for the 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.