Tonight, in the 17th round of the English Premier League, Aston Villa defeated Manchester City at home with a score of 2-1. After the match, Villa's young star Morgan Rogers gave his interpretation of the game in an interview with TNT Sports.
Facing the game, Morgan Rogers said: "I have a feeling that this game will be a tough one. Although Manchester City is not at its best, they are not to be underestimated and they will give their best. We know that the only way we can compete is to give it our all. Tonight, I think we played impeccably and deserved the win."
He continued, "I always want to shine in key games to prove my worth. It's exhilarating to make a difference under pressure and although I sometimes get into trouble, I always aim to keep my cool and play to my strengths. I have missed some great scoring opportunities this season but I will work tirelessly to improve my shot accuracy."
Speaking about rivals Manchester City, Morgan Rodgers paid tribute: "Even though they lost tonight, the game was actually much tougher. They made us work very hard and demanded a lot from our defense when we didn't have the ball. We know that we need to maintain a high level of intensity throughout the game. And our quick counterattacks were the key to victory."
Speaking about the impact of new manager Emery, Morgan Rodgers was grateful: "He pushes me daily and doesn't allow me to slack off. He expects me to play to the best of my ability, which is a huge boost. We have a great working relationship and he has not only improved my personal performance, but the team as a whole. I look forward to continuing down this path and seeing where it takes me."
Finally, Morgan Rodgers spoke about the team's motivation: "We have been through a series of challenges and at times have not played at our best. Facing the new Champions League format, we face new challenges. But we will never give up and continue to work hard to be ready for every game to get to the next level."
