The intense rivalry between City and Liverpool has been ongoing for several years, and Guardiola was asked if Liverpool have pushed him to be a better manager. He replied, "Absolutely. I think we pushed Liverpool to be better, and they pushed us to be better, for sure."

Guardiola was also asked about his favorite game between the two sides. He said, "Of this 1,000 games, I couldn't choose one. There are a few that I have good memories – and some bad ones as well." He emphasized that every game is an opportunity to learn and grow.

As he reaches his 1,000th game, Guardiola was asked about his influence on world football. He said, "I don't know. I tried to make our teams play the way I wanted. I didn't betray my feelings for one second, and in that process, I learned a lot and changed many things." He emphasized the importance of adapting and learning from each game.

Guardiola also discussed the current state of the league, with Arsenal leading the pack. He said, "If they continue to play games and not concede goals, it will be almost impossible for us to catch up." However, he remains hopeful that Arsenal will drop points, allowing City to close the gap.

Finally, Guardiola touched upon Liverpool's recent dip in form compared to City's last season. He said, "You have to live it. When you're in a long period, you have to live this. There is no one manager in one club who didn't live this kind of situation." He emphasized that every team experiences ups and downs and that it's how you come back that matters.