Pep Guardiola, speaking after Man Citys 3-2 win over Aston Villa: We are legends. When you win the Premier League four times in five seasons its because ...
But my opinion of my players is exactly the same as it was in Madrid. The same." We were a little bit nervous, and struggled a bit to find the spaces. "The team is incredibly proud but we could have lost the Premier League today. "We had so many set-pieces but it wasn't enough to score a goal. We always believe until the end. "Gundogan is the best inside runner we have. "One team was a little, little, little, one inch better than them, but they are winners. "You have to be a good trier, do it every time, never give up. Guardiola added in his press conference: "Jurgen Klopp said a few days ago that there are few winners but a lot of triers. This is for the families. We will be remembered." "We are legends.
The Spaniard secured his fourth Premier League title on Sunday.
"First one 100 points, second one in Brighton, the third without people and this one with people the best." We want your views, Blues. You can become even more involved with our Man City coverage by signing up. Following the title celebrations, Guardiola told Sky Sports: "The last game was special, a lot of emotion.
City fell two goals behind against Aston Villa on Sunday, and looked in danger of throwing away their crown at the final hurdle, but they mounted a stunning ...
The magnitude of our achievement relates to the magnitude of our rival. Teenage fan Ben Mason, who lost his 14-year-old sister Kezia to suicide in March and has raised £100,000 for various mental health charities, presented Fernandinho with the silverware. It’s like the serve to win Wimbledon — the most difficult one. The players trained incredibly well but we smelt the pressure. It’s completely different to the other games. ‘It was the best since I was here,’ he added. We felt the pressure. City, however, discovered serious momentum once they got one goal back and their manager praised the club’s support for a feverish atmosphere that began outside the ground two hours before kick-off. The scenes turning from despair to jubilation around the Etihad resembled those of 10 years ago when Sergio Aguero etched his name into club legend. To win in this country, four times in five years, it’s because these guys are so, so special. ‘I have never seen a team like Liverpool in my life. It’s the best.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's Premier League champions are 'legends' who will be 'remembered forever' after they clinched the title on the last day ...
"The rivals here are so tough. Winning at home with our fans is the best." We had to handle it," he said. "After their second goal it was really difficult. "The last game is special. When you win in this country four times in five years, it is because these guys are so special.
Liverpool were runners up in the end as Man City won the Premier League title. But Jürgen Klopp's side have already won two titles and can make it a treble ...
Liverpool's players just about fell short in the league, but that they even came close to matching Manchester City is a testament to their levels. Next season, too, it is almost certain to be these two doing battle. After all, it is the hope that kills you.
Pep Guardiola has managed three of the most successful clubs in Europe and he has racked up trophy success at each stop. Here's the full list of trophies ...
However, it was a source of disappointment to many that he didn't bring the Champions League to Bayern Munich. As has been the case at City, he was accused of overthinking team selections and tactical approaches for big European games. On top of that, won the Supercopa de Espana in 2009, 2010, and 2011. He also picked up the DFB-Pokal twice, in the first and last season. As a player, Guardiola was part of the Barcelona side that won the club's first European Cup in 1991-92, as well as six league titles, four of them consecutive between the 1990-91 and 1993-94 seasons. They picked up another League Cup in the 2019-20 season. After retiring as a player, he took charge of Barcelona B for a year, before replacing Frank Rijkaard as manager of the senior team.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola talking to Sky Sports: "The last game is always special, a lot of emotion. Aston Villa gave everything but the first goal ...
"Winning at home in front of our people is the best. "We are legends. We had to handle it.
"Pep Guardiola can't cope, that shot there of him crying says it all"
City had won the Premier League by a single point. "That shot there of him crying says it all" Pep Guardiola insists more people want Liverpool to win the Premier League as they have a greater history of winning titles 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Zo9PjUpAhI May 20, 2022 "Pep Guardiola can't cope," said Gary Neville on commentary. Ilkay Gundogan reacts to scoring TWO goals in Manchester City's comeback to help secure the Premier League title 👏🏆— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) pic.twitter.com/IfBgXANc2g May 22, 2022 Earlier this week, Guardiola insisted more people wanted Liverpool to win the Premier League due to the club's history ahead of the final day of the season.
Pep Guardiola lauded Manchester City's stars and title rivals Liverpool after Sunday's breathless comeback victory secured a fourth Premier League triumph ...
And we are incredibly happy.” “Sometimes it’s nice to live these kind of situations. “I’m sorry, people have to admit it. “The game plan was working for three quarters of the game and I’m slightly disappointed we didn’t play a little bit more football at 2-0 to rest and stay with the ball. “The magnitude of our achievement is related to the magnitude of this rival. “In this special day for us, we want to share it with all the families that suffered this terrible, terrible event.
Jurgen Klopp reacts to Liverpool win over Wolves, Man City winning the league and fake rumour of third Aston Villa goal.
“I am incredibly proud, of course I am,” said the Reds boss. We were close but in the end not close enough. Not today the maximum reward, but we will get it. “Congratulations to Man City. Pep Guardiola, all the staff and all players, the whole club for being champions. “There was one moment when it was 3-2 and then for a second, I don’t know who started it, I thought they (Villa) had equalised. “I was not really aware of it, in my mind it was 1-0.
Manchester City are set up to serve their manager, and close contact with key club figures is pivotal to his happiness.
Exhibit Two. Erling Haaland is 21, a serial goalscorer, and was available at a bargain price from Borussia Dortmund thanks to his circa €60m buyout clause. His response was not to sulk but to get on with the job. Twenty-three – in 2018-19 – is the only lower total under Guardiola. This made the trip more attritional (City secured a semi-final berth) and three days later the side were at Wembley to play Liverpool again, for a place in the FA Cup final (they lost 3-2). Then, after three victorious league games (Brighton, Watford and Leeds) and the home semi-final leg against Real Madrid, it was back to the Spanish capital. Publicly Guardiola’s mantra is that he has to win or the bell will toll for his tenure. Guardiola was not convinced that a 36-year-old was right for the side and so no move was made. But, although defeats are detested, more important to him is how the side perform because this is a function of the stability he and the club have in place. If this season is rated City’s finest for the excellence almost from first whistle to last, there is a recognition that for Guardiola and his staff the closing month or so was perhaps the toughest. The Guardian has been told the latter characteristic, in particular, is a great strength because it allows a sixth sense regarding his players, his side, the opponent and the sport. This is the story of a Manchester City title triumph that is about trust, faith, mutual respect, working in concert and, most of all, excellence. Guardiola is a man of high intelligence and sensitivity. It could not have had Sunday’s happiest of endings without Guardiola’s close relationship with Khaldoon al-Mubarak, the chairman, with whom he speaks before and after every match.
Pep Guardiola described his City squad as 'legends' after lifting a fourth Premier League title in five seasons.
We scored the goal and got the momentum and our fans did the rest. Tomorrow we can celebrate together in the Manchester streets with cigars and beers." City fans also engaged in a stadium-wide applause during the 23rd minute. We are champions again! He stated: "The last game is always special, a lot of emotions. We will be remembered.