2-1 comeback win over Brentford at home in the 4th round of the Premier League
Afterward, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was interviewed by the media, giving an in-depth analysis of the match and praising the performance of his opponents and players.
Guardiola began by expressing his admiration for Brentford
Appreciation from Head Coach Thomas Frank: "I'm a big fan of Thomas Frank. I was very impressed with their performance today and I can't remember any team playing like them in the last eight or nine years. They executed their tactics very well and we were really lucky with that refereed goal because from the course of the game they should have gone 1-0 up and won the game."
Regarding City's performance in the match, Guardiola candidly pointed out his team's problems: "We didn't play well in the first half, especially in judging when to shoot and pressing the ball. Fortunately, we scored in the end, but it reminded us that every game is tough in the Premier League. We were much better in the second half and created a number of chances but it's a shame we didn't score more goals."
Guardiola further emphasized the competitive nature of the Premier League, "People always say how strong Manchester City is, but today's game is the best proof that the Premier League is so difficult. We need to cherish games like this, learn from them and keep improving ourselves."
Speaking of rivals Brentford
When Guardiola expressed his respect once again, "Brentford
They are a very good team, they are not only good at long passes and dribbles, but also have excellent ball control. Their players have shown great professionalism and team spirit, which is the key to their success in the Premier League."
Finally, Guardiola recognized Harland, who scored twice: "Erling showed his great individual ability in the game and his control in space was incredible. It's been a tough week for him, but yesterday his form improved significantly and we did our best to help him. His performances are vital for the team and I'm sure he will continue to contribute more goals for City."
