Redaction Simon Brett with Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-02-19 16:00:00
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, expressed his belief that his team is judged more harshly than other teams in the Premier League. This is a sentiment he also experienced during his time at Barcelona. After City’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea, the discussion naturally turned to whether they can retain their Premier League title.
Despite Manchester City and Guardiola demonstrating an ability to bounce back in title races, the draw against Chelsea prompted conversations about the team’s performance. During their past title battles with Liverpool, it was not as if the Sky Blues were cruising from day one. For instance, in the 2018/2019 season, an epic 2-1 win against the Reds was needed to ensure that the gap between them remained just four points.
Guardiola was questioned about whether Manchester City is judged more harshly due to their near-perfect standards over the years, to which he replied that this is a similar situation to his time at Barcelona. The manager expressed the frustration of not receiving sufficient credit for the opposition’s performance, questioning why Chelsea did not receive credit for how well they played. He also defended his team’s performance, emphasizing that City had a number of chances despite the draw.
In our view, Pep Guardiola is justified in his assessment of the scrutiny Manchester City faces every time they drop points. Not every disappointing result should be viewed as a crisis for any team, especially a City side that remains firmly in the title race.
The treble-winners are victims of their high standards, and it is normal for the best in the business to be hyperbolized about every off day. Ultimately, Guardiola’s comments reflect the pressure surrounding a team like Manchester City and their quest to maintain top-tier status in the Premier League.
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