In last night's exciting Community Shield final, Manchester City battled with Manchester United until the penalty shootout, and finally narrowly defeated their opponents 7-6 to win the first title of the season. After the match, Manchester City's midfielder B Seat was interviewed by the media, sharing his views on the match and his outlook for the new season.
On Garnacho's rushing controversy
B Seat began by talking about a controversial charge during the game, which he insisted was a foul by an opposing player. "I think it was a clear foul because the ball was out of control at the time. If he had the ball I could have confronted him but by then the ball was out. I know I could have got a yellow card for that, but rules are rules and we have to follow them." B Seat said he had no problem with the referee's decision, while also expressing his importance of the fairness of the game. "I don't like it when the other team affects the pace of the game by stalling, but that's part of soccer. I'm happy with the yellow card I received and as long as the opposing player accepts the call as well, that's fine."
The challenge of an intensive schedule for the new season
Speaking about the upcoming season, B Seat said the team is well prepared despite the challenge of an intensive fixture schedule. "The manager understands us very well and he knows that due to the scheduling of FIFA, UEFA, the Premier League and the various cup competitions, our fixtures will be very intense. Sometimes you have to play 70 to 80 games in a season and that is really not easy for the players." However, B Seat emphasized that the team is ready to deal with it. "The manager has been very generous in giving us enough rest and recovery time, and now our task is to take every game seriously. We have to be at our best for the next long season."
Respect and vigilance for competitors
B Seat also spoke about how teams have invested in the transfer market this summer, with the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Chelsea in particular outstripping City in terms of reinforcements. "It's another season where our rivals have signed new players and they look stronger. Arsenal are getting better every year and we know that." But he also emphasized that City will not be daunted by that. "Liverpool have been very strong, while other teams such as Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United are rivals not to be ignored despite not performing as well as expected last season. We are ready to face them." B Seat said that City do not like to lose and they will be fully prepared for the new season to meet all challenges. "We know it will be a tough season, but all seasons are tough. We will be at our best to meet every opponent."
