My expectations for Manchester City this season are not high so I can’t be disappointed. As for Pep’s tactics, haven't you heard the saying that the best form of defense is to attack? Perhaps that was what he was trying to do but it simply did not work out for him. Manchester City's performance against Liverpool at eithiad was poor. And with this win, Liverpool is now firmly the favourite to win this season's English Premier League.
Looking current standings position how many points remaining awhile from Liverpool and how many defeated in premier league or UEFA Champion League matches looks realistic not high expectation for Manchester City in this season. I think for Premier League tittle race have been over after 20 points left awhile from Liverpool and Man City just try to finish at top fourth standings place or secure the Champion League ticket for next season.
Defeated by Liverpool today make another poor result for Manchester City after eliminating by Real Madrid in Champion League playoff round match, its third consecutives losses after first and second leg match defeated at Champion League then have losses from Liverpool in premier league match.