Marc Guehi responds to Liverpool fans booing during Man City win - 'I can't control it'

England defender Marc Guehi was booed throughout Manchester City's dramatic win at Liverpool on Sunday, with the former Crystal Palace star saying he's unsure about the hostile reception at Anfield

Marc Guehi was booed throughout Manchester City's win over Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Marc Guehi has admitted he's uncertain as to why he was subjected to boos throughout Manchester City's thrilling victory at Liverpool. The England center-back received a harsh reception from the majority of spectators within Anfield.

Guehi was previously on the brink of a transfer to Liverpool last summer, only for his former club, Crystal Palace, to abruptly halt the deal late in the window. Now with City following a January move, he's been left puzzled by the jeers from Reds supporters on Sunday.

Speaking post-match, he stated: "I'm not sure why to be honest. But I can't control what their fans think of me. I'm just grateful for our fans for sticking by me and supporting me the whole game."

Guehi ultimately had the final say on Merseyside as City clinched a dramatic win. Dominik Szoboszlai had put Liverpool ahead with a spectacular free-kick, only for late goals from Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland to turn the game around.

City then believed they had scored again through Rayan Cherki, only for the goal to be controversially disallowed by VAR, with Szoboszlai dismissed for tugging Haaland's shirt.

When asked for his opinion on City's triumph, Guehi added: "Credit to the fans, they came out in numbers and supported us from the beginning right to the end.

Marc Guehi came close to joining Liverpool in the summer(Image: Getty Images)

"Someone said that's the first time we've won here with fans since 2003. I actually didn't know that at all.

"I think it's great for them to see that and experience that. Credit to everyone for showing such resilience in such a tough game. So yeah well done to everyone."

Asked what contributed to City's dramatic victory, Guehi replied: "I think that's the standard when you're trying to win games especially against tough opposition like Liverpool. That's the standard, it has to be every single person giving every single bit of their energy for their brother next to them and I think everyone did that today.

"It's not easy. The fans are on top of you, you're playing against a team that likes to press high but it's always about the next action," he added.

"You might make a mistake but it's the next one, you might make another mistake but you focus on your next action and how you can help your teammates in the next moment. So credit to everyone."

Man City now sits six points adrift of Arsenal in the battle for the Premier League title, while Liverpool has work to do in the race for the top four, having fallen five points behind Manchester United and four behind Chelsea.