Pep Guardiola’s pre-Brentford press conference part two

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Published on 2024-02-04 22:30:00

Manchester City are gearing up for a rare Monday night Premier League fixture against Brentford, with high hopes of using a clash between their rivals over the weekend to their advantage. With Liverpool and Arsenal set to face off on Sunday afternoon, City’s main competitors for the Premier League title are guaranteed to drop points, providing an opportunity for Pep Guardiola and his team to make up ground.

The reigning champions go into the match on the back of a strong winning streak in the Premier League, with their latest victory coming against Burnley. Julian Alvarez’s first-half brace and Rodri’s early goal in the second half secured a comfortable win for Manchester City. Despite a late goal from Burnley, City claimed all three points and maintained their place in the top three of the Premier League table.

Brentford, who managed to defeat Manchester City twice last season, will be City’s next opponents in what promises to be a challenging Monday night clash. Ahead of the match, Pep Guardiola addressed the media in his pre-match press conference at the City Football Academy.

Guardiola was questioned about speculation surrounding Erling Haaland’s contract talks, to which he responded that he was not directly involved in the negotiations. He expressed the club’s desire to extend Haaland’s contract and emphasized the team’s need for exceptional players like Haaland to maintain success.

Guardiola also praised new signing Matheus Nunes for his impact on the team, highlighting his unique qualities in transition play and his ability to make intelligent movements in midfield. He also discussed the different qualities that players like Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic bring to the team, acknowledging their diverse contributions to the midfield.

The Manchester City manager also expressed his confidence in John Stones’ professionalism and dedication, despite setbacks due to injuries. Guardiola reassured that he was not concerned about Stones’ ability to contribute to the team’s success.

Overall, Guardiola’s comments highlighted the team’s focus on maintaining a strong squad of exceptional players and their determination to continue their success in the Premier League. As they prepare to face Brentford, Manchester City will be looking to capitalize on any opportunities to gain ground in their pursuit of another Premier League title.

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