The night was low, and the fire of the 17th round of the English Premier League was ignited to Manchester City's away field, however, a 1-2 loss left heavy thoughts for the Blue Moon Army. After the match, Pep Guardiola faced the cameras of the British media and analyzed every detail of the game.
Guardiola got right to the point: "In the first half, we were as brave as lions, but in the second half we were like wolves in a room, the rhythm was out of control. Hats off to Aston Villa, who deserved their win, and today's performance was far superior to ours."
Looking ahead, Guardiola was blunt: "Results depend on our own efforts. The health of the players is key, and at the moment, we only have one center back available, which is a tough situation. We will build on our efforts in the next game, take every opportunity, and just focus on the moment without pre-determining too much for the future."
Speaking about the reasons for the loss, Guardiola went on to elaborate, "Of course, there were more reasons. The way we conceded the goal was surprising, and the chance to score slipped away. Athleticism is only on the surface, and the small factors behind it can't be ignored. Villa, a team with a record of success in Europe and the Premier League, is a fortress at home that's hard to break into. Although we topped the Premier League last year, today's defeat is a warning that we must work harder."
Despite the difficulties, Guardiola is confident about the team's future: "We have to stay positive and I have faith in the players. Many of them are proud and hungry to win. We will take one step at a time and eventually find our way back to winning ways. I believe that my players have the strength to overcome all the difficulties and find the joy of winning."
