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Zack Steffen 💬 “I've learned a lot so far. It's been busy, it's just the details, how closely they focus on everything - shot stopping, playing with feet, your position your entire game - it's been a pleasure to be here it's been awesome.”
Zack Steffen 💬 “Walking out and hearing the song is going to be special for me and my family. I'm excited to play another game at the Etihad, and playing against Steve [Mandanda] will be special. He was one of my idols growing up.”
Zack Steffen 💬 “I feel like I've learned a lot from the coaches, Eddy and Scott. I still feel like there's a lot for me to learn. I feel like I've improved in a decent way since I came here. Coming here was tough at first but now I feel settled and I'm ready for more.”
Zack Steffen 💬 “This is a good challenge for us. We need to be professional, get a shut-out and get as many points as we can and continue our good play and get more confidence going into the derby.”
Zack Steffen 💬 “He’s always laughing [Ederson] but he's serious as well. The camaraderies that he, Scott, Xabi and Rich have created, the goalkeeping community they have created is awesome. It's very detailed but there's laughter there too. It's been a pleasure to be part of it.”
PEP 💬 “We will decide tomorrow. Maybe he [Aguero] will be on the bench. Tomorrow we will see his reaction to his body, not just his knee. But what's important is in the last 4, 3 days he was part of the group and the niggles he had in recent past disappeared.”
PEP 💬 “Everyone has played a lot of minutes, so like I said before we will play to win. I put the best I can put out for a specific game. There isn't one team for one competition. Everyone is involved and can be part of the team.”
PEP 💬 “I answered this in the previous press conference - always the same. I said he [Fernandinho] is part of the team, he was awesome against Porto, he is struggling to play three games a week, so we have to handle the efforts because he isn't like four years ago.”
PEP 💬 “Yeah, but it is what it is. The schedules are the schedules. Sometimes it’s good for second team, sometimes not. But four or five players will be in the squad tomorrow. But we will play the game to win the game. We have to respect Marseille and Olympiakos.”
PEP 💬 “All season he's been top. since the first game against Wolves he played so good. Phil's young but he has a specific energy and quality. He has to improve final decision in 18 yard box but that’s part of his age. His energy will be handled the best way through the years.”
PEP 💬 “Yeah, it’s so good. In this moment I see Phil play upfront because of his dynamic sense of goal and he helps us with first pressure. When he is 24, 25 I think he'll be able to play more defensive positions. Now he can play both wingers, behind strikers and as a striker.”
PEP 💬 “He [Mendy] doesn't get the best level yet but he has played quite well. When he can train regularly and isn’t stopped by injury, he can show us what he really is.”
PEP 💬 “Lot of respect - he [Villas-Boas] has been at a lot of clubs and had incredible success at Porto - then in England and France. Unfortunately he could not get the results in the Champions League.”
PEP 💬 “To start with zero points from two games is difficult but the quality is there with Payet and Thauvin. The French league's tough. It will be an interesting game. Important for them to try and qualify for Europa League but for us too.
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Zack Steffen 💬 “I've learned a lot so far. It's been busy, it's just the details, how closely they focus on everything - shot stopping, playing with feet, your position your entire game - it's been a pleasure to be here it's been awesome.”
Zack Steffen 💬 “Walking out and hearing the song is going to be special for me and my family. I'm excited to play another game at the Etihad, and playing against Steve [Mandanda] will be special. He was one of my idols growing up.”
Zack Steffen 💬 “I feel like I've learned a lot from the coaches, Eddy and Scott. I still feel like there's a lot for me to learn. I feel like I've improved in a decent way since I came here. Coming here was tough at first but now I feel settled and I'm ready for more.”
Zack Steffen 💬 “This is a good challenge for us. We need to be professional, get a shut-out and get as many points as we can and continue our good play and get more confidence going into the derby.”
Zack Steffen 💬 “He’s always laughing [Ederson] but he's serious as well. The camaraderies that he, Scott, Xabi and Rich have created, the goalkeeping community they have created is awesome. It's very detailed but there's laughter there too. It's been a pleasure to be part of it.”
PEP 💬 “We will decide tomorrow. Maybe he [Aguero] will be on the bench. Tomorrow we will see his reaction to his body, not just his knee. But what's important is in the last 4, 3 days he was part of the group and the niggles he had in recent past disappeared.”
PEP 💬 “Everyone has played a lot of minutes, so like I said before we will play to win. I put the best I can put out for a specific game. There isn't one team for one competition. Everyone is involved and can be part of the team.”
PEP 💬 “I answered this in the previous press conference - always the same. I said he [Fernandinho] is part of the team, he was awesome against Porto, he is struggling to play three games a week, so we have to handle the efforts because he isn't like four years ago.”
PEP 💬 “Yeah, but it is what it is. The schedules are the schedules. Sometimes it’s good for second team, sometimes not. But four or five players will be in the squad tomorrow. But we will play the game to win the game. We have to respect Marseille and Olympiakos.”
PEP 💬 “All season he's been top. since the first game against Wolves he played so good. Phil's young but he has a specific energy and quality. He has to improve final decision in 18 yard box but that’s part of his age. His energy will be handled the best way through the years.”
PEP 💬 “Yeah, it’s so good. In this moment I see Phil play upfront because of his dynamic sense of goal and he helps us with first pressure. When he is 24, 25 I think he'll be able to play more defensive positions. Now he can play both wingers, behind strikers and as a striker.”
PEP 💬 “He [Mendy] doesn't get the best level yet but he has played quite well. When he can train regularly and isn’t stopped by injury, he can show us what he really is.”
PEP 💬 “Lot of respect - he [Villas-Boas] has been at a lot of clubs and had incredible success at Porto - then in England and France. Unfortunately he could not get the results in the Champions League.”
PEP 💬 “To start with zero points from two games is difficult but the quality is there with Payet and Thauvin. The French league's tough. It will be an interesting game. Important for them to try and qualify for Europa League but for us too.
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PEP 💬 It’s not a knock out game. It’s three more points. Important for the quality of the opponent but there are a lot of fixtures to come and we'll try to win our games.
PEP 💬 It’s much better being at Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium with the fans. Step by step we'll open stadiums in England, in Manchester not yet. But when the officials say we can make the next step, we'll do it and when it settles all round the world the fans will be back.
PEP 💬 We know it. That’s why we get a lot of salary to deal with these situations. I don't have to give him [Solskjaer] support because he is strong enough and he knows how to do this job. When we win we are genius, when we lose we should be sacked.
PEP 💬 Every one except two players, all the ones are fit. People are for this ridiculous rule meaning we cannot have more on the bench, so it's more difficult to maintain a good level. That's why they have to be ready every week because they have to be ready to play.
PEP 💬 There are a lot of games to play we are in the beginning of the season. But it’s important to win and beat a big rival. Now is time to focus on the Premier League.
PEP 💬 Yeah, there are another 14 teams as well. It’s not Carabao Cup last season, or knockout FA Cup. it’s 38 games. We have played ten. It’s important of course but there's more to go.
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PEP 💬 It’s much better being at Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium with the fans. Step by step we'll open stadiums in England, in Manchester not yet. But when the officials say we can make the next step, we'll do it and when it settles all round the world the fans will be back.
PEP 💬 We know it. That’s why we get a lot of salary to deal with these situations. I don't have to give him [Solskjaer] support because he is strong enough and he knows how to do this job. When we win we are genius, when we lose we should be sacked.
PEP 💬 Every one except two players, all the ones are fit. People are for this ridiculous rule meaning we cannot have more on the bench, so it's more difficult to maintain a good level. That's why they have to be ready every week because they have to be ready to play.
PEP 💬 There are a lot of games to play we are in the beginning of the season. But it’s important to win and beat a big rival. Now is time to focus on the Premier League.
PEP 💬 Yeah, there are another 14 teams as well. It’s not Carabao Cup last season, or knockout FA Cup. it’s 38 games. We have played ten. It’s important of course but there's more to go.
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Pep Guardiola's Press Conference ahead of City's match against West Bromwich
PEP 💬 On behalf of all at Manchester City, our deep condolences to Gerard Houllier's family. He was an incredible lovely person when I met him at UEFA meetings or when we played Lyon, or when I met him as a player and manager.
It’s sad news for all world football.
PEP 💬 I learned when I was in Germany how big, important and historical a team Gladbach are. I respect the beauty of their football.
All I can say is I want to arrive in the best possible condition when we play them.
We want to compete as best as possible and go through.
PEP 💬 Today Kun Aguero was training. The last two, three days he could not train.
Today he trained and we will decide tomorrow.
PEP 💬 Eric Garcia is still not fit, Oleksandr neither. The rest are ok.
John Stones is performing well and that's why he is playing.
There is a lot of games, everyone has to be ready. I tell them don't complain; you will get chance, you need to be ready.
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PEP 💬 On behalf of all at Manchester City, our deep condolences to Gerard Houllier's family. He was an incredible lovely person when I met him at UEFA meetings or when we played Lyon, or when I met him as a player and manager.
It’s sad news for all world football.
PEP 💬 I learned when I was in Germany how big, important and historical a team Gladbach are. I respect the beauty of their football.
All I can say is I want to arrive in the best possible condition when we play them.
We want to compete as best as possible and go through.
PEP 💬 Today Kun Aguero was training. The last two, three days he could not train.
Today he trained and we will decide tomorrow.
PEP 💬 Eric Garcia is still not fit, Oleksandr neither. The rest are ok.
John Stones is performing well and that's why he is playing.
There is a lot of games, everyone has to be ready. I tell them don't complain; you will get chance, you need to be ready.
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PEP on Kun Aguero availability 💬 He’s isolating. The rules, after nine or 10 days he will be back.
PEP on Phil Foden 💬 He's playing like he has always played, with high standards in all departments.
Still, big margins to improve, because it would be bad news if he couldn't improve at his age.
From day one until now we're happy and delighted, especially with his behaviour.
PEP on injuries 💬 Laporte and Nathan Ake are injured.
Eric Garcia, Adrian Bernabe and Cole Palmer are isolating.
The rest are OK.
PEP 💬 Brighton are a joy to watch. A joy to analyse.
I said to the players today, we have to be at a high standard to beat them. Forget the results we had in the past - they are better in all departments. They create more than they conceded.
PEP 💬 Bernardo Silva is so intelligent.
He can play everywhere, even holding midfielder. He understands the game perfectly. He understands each position he has to play.
I am incredibly delighted with the two goals because he is fighting to score.
PEP 💬 The only difference is we run less. We were running too much - to play football you have to run much less.
Without the ball you have to run but with the ball you have to stay more in position & let the ball run and not you - we've improved in these games in those terms.
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PEP on Phil Foden 💬 He's playing like he has always played, with high standards in all departments.
Still, big margins to improve, because it would be bad news if he couldn't improve at his age.
From day one until now we're happy and delighted, especially with his behaviour.
PEP on injuries 💬 Laporte and Nathan Ake are injured.
Eric Garcia, Adrian Bernabe and Cole Palmer are isolating.
The rest are OK.
PEP 💬 Brighton are a joy to watch. A joy to analyse.
I said to the players today, we have to be at a high standard to beat them. Forget the results we had in the past - they are better in all departments. They create more than they conceded.
PEP 💬 Bernardo Silva is so intelligent.
He can play everywhere, even holding midfielder. He understands the game perfectly. He understands each position he has to play.
I am incredibly delighted with the two goals because he is fighting to score.
PEP 💬 The only difference is we run less. We were running too much - to play football you have to run much less.
Without the ball you have to run but with the ball you have to stay more in position & let the ball run and not you - we've improved in these games in those terms.
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PEP 💬 He ( Sergio Aguero) is not ready for tomorrow. He is still isolating.
PEP 💬 He (Laporte) is at the last step. He is not ready for tomorrow, but he is training with us. Yesterday was the first one, today was the second.
PEP 💬 The only concern is Aston Villa right now. We don’t know who will be available, right now, we will see tomorrow in the line up. The performance is the only concern. In this league you can win five games in a row and then lose three in a row.
PEP 💬 We expect the best (from Villa). I don't know the situation. I wish they are healthy and have recovered well. This is the most important thing. We expect the best. It depends on us. We can cause them problems.
PEP on Dias 💬 We knew the quality on the pitch. We knew the personality he had but, of course, we are impressed with the mentality, the physicality to play every three games. We're more than delighted with his behaviour and what he provides for the team.
PEP on whether Laporte will be fit for Saturday 💬Hopefully. That would be good news. We need him. We cannot play with just (John) Stones and Ruben (Dias). We need Nathan (Ake) and Eric (Garcia). We need Laporte.
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PEP 💬 He ( Sergio Aguero) is not ready for tomorrow. He is still isolating.
PEP 💬 He (Laporte) is at the last step. He is not ready for tomorrow, but he is training with us. Yesterday was the first one, today was the second.
PEP 💬 The only concern is Aston Villa right now. We don’t know who will be available, right now, we will see tomorrow in the line up. The performance is the only concern. In this league you can win five games in a row and then lose three in a row.
PEP 💬 We expect the best (from Villa). I don't know the situation. I wish they are healthy and have recovered well. This is the most important thing. We expect the best. It depends on us. We can cause them problems.
PEP on Dias 💬 We knew the quality on the pitch. We knew the personality he had but, of course, we are impressed with the mentality, the physicality to play every three games. We're more than delighted with his behaviour and what he provides for the team.
PEP on whether Laporte will be fit for Saturday 💬Hopefully. That would be good news. We need him. We cannot play with just (John) Stones and Ruben (Dias). We need Nathan (Ake) and Eric (Garcia). We need Laporte.
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PEP 💬 Kyle had a big impact kick in his hips, but just a kick, so is not available tomorrow but we wish he is available for the next game. Kevin, the doctor had to review the scan this morning, and he will be out between four and six weeks.
PEP 💬 We have to move forward. I'm not saying that nobody doesn’t know about how his importance. Unfortunately for him and us, he'll be out for an important part of the season and we have to find a solution because everyone's struggling in this situation and we have to adapt.
PEP 💬 I don’t know. There are many reasons why one team is champion. It is so important when you have fit and healthy players, but it is impossible. It is impossible to be fit for 11 months playing every three days, at every club.
PEP 💬 We knew it. We have better medical treatment and better nutrition than ever. We do what we can to take care of the players but they are human beings. It is normal. We cannot ask something to be solved. It is impossible.
PEP 💬 The players don't want to get injured, but they're human. Why in the FA Cup can we use five subs but in the League not? It is a different competition. Is it a special one? It’s not just because it’s Kevin. It is everyone for the past five seasons. It is too many games.
PEP 💬 Yeah, the rest are ready. Nathan is still not ready. Aymeric came back, Eric came back to training.
PEP 💬 What we wish right now is that Sergio feels better. He felt uncomfortable in the first three days after testing positive. He felt quite tired, with all the symptoms you get. Hopefully he can come back. Step by step in training. A long time we have missed our best striker.
PEP 💬 He is back. He struggled last season, maybe for lack of minutes I gave him or maybe because he was not like him. He has always been important. Bernardo Silva cannot play every single game. We have alternatives and the academy
PEP 💬 This is not going to happen with me. I know the League is the most important one and the UCL is the second most important one. Four finals in a row in the Carabao Cup is because every game is important. So, no chance (of prioritising). We don’t drop any competition.
PEP 💬 When we lose it is because the opponent is better or we made a bad performance. Cheltenham deserve my respect. Now I am going to play the team against Cheltenham, we are training exactly what we want to do to try and beat them.
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PEP 💬 Kyle had a big impact kick in his hips, but just a kick, so is not available tomorrow but we wish he is available for the next game. Kevin, the doctor had to review the scan this morning, and he will be out between four and six weeks.
PEP 💬 We have to move forward. I'm not saying that nobody doesn’t know about how his importance. Unfortunately for him and us, he'll be out for an important part of the season and we have to find a solution because everyone's struggling in this situation and we have to adapt.
PEP 💬 I don’t know. There are many reasons why one team is champion. It is so important when you have fit and healthy players, but it is impossible. It is impossible to be fit for 11 months playing every three days, at every club.
PEP 💬 We knew it. We have better medical treatment and better nutrition than ever. We do what we can to take care of the players but they are human beings. It is normal. We cannot ask something to be solved. It is impossible.
PEP 💬 The players don't want to get injured, but they're human. Why in the FA Cup can we use five subs but in the League not? It is a different competition. Is it a special one? It’s not just because it’s Kevin. It is everyone for the past five seasons. It is too many games.
PEP 💬 Yeah, the rest are ready. Nathan is still not ready. Aymeric came back, Eric came back to training.
PEP 💬 What we wish right now is that Sergio feels better. He felt uncomfortable in the first three days after testing positive. He felt quite tired, with all the symptoms you get. Hopefully he can come back. Step by step in training. A long time we have missed our best striker.
PEP 💬 He is back. He struggled last season, maybe for lack of minutes I gave him or maybe because he was not like him. He has always been important. Bernardo Silva cannot play every single game. We have alternatives and the academy
PEP 💬 This is not going to happen with me. I know the League is the most important one and the UCL is the second most important one. Four finals in a row in the Carabao Cup is because every game is important. So, no chance (of prioritising). We don’t drop any competition.
PEP 💬 When we lose it is because the opponent is better or we made a bad performance. Cheltenham deserve my respect. Now I am going to play the team against Cheltenham, we are training exactly what we want to do to try and beat them.
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PEP 💬 Everyone is fine except Nathan and Sergio needs time. When one guy suffers Covid it takes weeks to feel better.
PEP 💬 So proud. Not just for me. For all the Club. Especially in this year when it is more difficult. Of course we're proud because nobody has done it before. All the teams in England with incredible histories have not been able to do it [January record].
PEP 💬 We were a little bit inconsistent earlier in the season. We will see how consistent we still are. In some games we have been more comfortable in some games we have fought until the last minute. It cannot be any other way. Burnley is the next one.
PEP 💬 Everything. This last six weeks everyone has been involved and everyone has played minutes. I am a guy who rotates quite often. I don’t play the same 11 every week because no human being can sustain it. That's why everyone is involved.
PEP 💬 Always I think when playing Burnley, especially away, is that it will never be easy. They have played together for Sean Dyche for a long time and they know what to do really well.
PEP 💬 The past is nothing. Every time is a new chance, a new challenge, to do a good game. What happened in the past I don’t pay zero attention. It is about tomorrow, what we have to do to beat them. That is only my concern.
PEP 💬 I don’t know [500 wins]. Especially because the players are good and the clubs where I have worked have been so good. This is the only reason. All athletes prefer to win than lose.
PEP 💬 You feel better when you win. When you win it is so addictive and you want to win again and again and again. When it comes to titles you want more. It comes from there.
PEP 💬 Always I have the feeling that I can lose a game. That’s what drives you. Insecurity and fear and being scared that you can lose a game. Everyone is the same. Why should you stop if you are able to win. It comes from there.
PEP 💬 The pleasure for the players is incomparable. I would change right now to be a player. As a player you share it with your mates in the locker room. The manager celebrates in different ways. In 90 minutes we can shout and move our arms but our influence is so minimal.
PEP 💬 As a player I had the ball at my feet and could control the game. The pleasure to play football is incomparable. This is a way to stay involved in the game but I would change right now to play football.
PEP 💬 Absolutely. Six weeks ago we were not contenders for anything, six weeks later we are. Everything can change so quick. We could drop points. Only I am concerned about Burnley. That’s all.
PEP 💬 He [Aguero] is still not training on the field. He started moving yesterday. He will need a few weeks to come back. The important thing is he is negative and he can come back to us.
PEP 💬 Burnley. Consistency is Burnley. I don't think for one second how many games we have to win. If you win, celebrate that night and then the next one. The good teams when they are in the shower they are thinking about the next one.
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PEP 💬 So proud. Not just for me. For all the Club. Especially in this year when it is more difficult. Of course we're proud because nobody has done it before. All the teams in England with incredible histories have not been able to do it [January record].
PEP 💬 We were a little bit inconsistent earlier in the season. We will see how consistent we still are. In some games we have been more comfortable in some games we have fought until the last minute. It cannot be any other way. Burnley is the next one.
PEP 💬 Everything. This last six weeks everyone has been involved and everyone has played minutes. I am a guy who rotates quite often. I don’t play the same 11 every week because no human being can sustain it. That's why everyone is involved.
PEP 💬 Always I think when playing Burnley, especially away, is that it will never be easy. They have played together for Sean Dyche for a long time and they know what to do really well.
PEP 💬 The past is nothing. Every time is a new chance, a new challenge, to do a good game. What happened in the past I don’t pay zero attention. It is about tomorrow, what we have to do to beat them. That is only my concern.
PEP 💬 I don’t know [500 wins]. Especially because the players are good and the clubs where I have worked have been so good. This is the only reason. All athletes prefer to win than lose.
PEP 💬 You feel better when you win. When you win it is so addictive and you want to win again and again and again. When it comes to titles you want more. It comes from there.
PEP 💬 Always I have the feeling that I can lose a game. That’s what drives you. Insecurity and fear and being scared that you can lose a game. Everyone is the same. Why should you stop if you are able to win. It comes from there.
PEP 💬 The pleasure for the players is incomparable. I would change right now to be a player. As a player you share it with your mates in the locker room. The manager celebrates in different ways. In 90 minutes we can shout and move our arms but our influence is so minimal.
PEP 💬 As a player I had the ball at my feet and could control the game. The pleasure to play football is incomparable. This is a way to stay involved in the game but I would change right now to play football.
PEP 💬 Absolutely. Six weeks ago we were not contenders for anything, six weeks later we are. Everything can change so quick. We could drop points. Only I am concerned about Burnley. That’s all.
PEP 💬 He [Aguero] is still not training on the field. He started moving yesterday. He will need a few weeks to come back. The important thing is he is negative and he can come back to us.
PEP 💬 Burnley. Consistency is Burnley. I don't think for one second how many games we have to win. If you win, celebrate that night and then the next one. The good teams when they are in the shower they are thinking about the next one.
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PEP 💬 Same like the previous game. Sergio, Kevin and Nathan not available - the rest fit.
PEP 💬 The game is to win and to get three points. It’s not about how many years, or how many centuries, there are thirty eight Premier League games - this is one more.
PEP 💬 I don't make predictions about the future because I don't know. I am so good, but not to anticipate the future. Not long ago we were twelfth in table and now we're first. I am not concerned more about the Liverpool game than the rest.
PEP 💬 Jurgen has to see the calendar again. We had Covid, one week off and played with fourteen players in Stamford Bridge. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe it was three weeks, or four weeks. When I see Jurgen, maybe I will ask. I'm surprised. I thought Jurgen wasn't that type of manager.
PEP 💬 The reason why we won a lot of titles is because everyone is important. We cannot get big prizes with just 12/13 players. When teams win they drop, but we are still there that’s because we have many good players. But we miss Sergio and Kevin and Nathan - so come back asap.
PEP 💬 They are always, it is a top team. It remains a top squad, they know the process, skills, methodology, they are aggressive. They will be more aggressive than ever, they rest after Brighton. They recover and will be ready.
PEP 💬 One of them, absolutely. A lot of points to play. My experience in January is no team is off the race and no team already champions.
PEP 💬 This season, how many leaders has there been in one single season. Lots of changes - it can happen again. Focus on Liverpool then Swansea and then Tottenham. This is the way to approach.
PEP 💬 I'm going to confess something. I approach one game at a time since 2008 when I became a manager, it’s not news. It’s the same point as Sheffield, Burnley. They didn't give us five points for this game. It’s 3 points. It’s not a knockout. It’s three more points.
PEP 💬 He was already the player he is [Gundogan]. Better maybe for his experience now. But the quality, personality - he took a penalty in UCL final. That shows personality. He's so intelligent. He can solve problems, actions differently during every second.
PEP 💬 It'd be important, I cannot deny it. I want to see my team go to Anfield and try to win the game, like day one since we were together. We make a good performance there and sometimes weren't able to win. But we go there to win the game, not draw. We want to win the game.
PEP 💬 I will tell him [Klopp]. I am not irritated. From him I didn't expect it. He knows it's not true, come on. No one has had two weeks off! I didn't think he was this type of guy. If he did it, okay, maybe I was wrong.
PEP 💬 When we buy a player [Cancelo], we think where he will play - but then you train and talk to him. First seasons, Fabian was key to the way we played. You start to see the movements he does, or whatever. Maybe he can do it and then you prove it and try it.
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PEP 💬 Same like the previous game. Sergio, Kevin and Nathan not available - the rest fit.
PEP 💬 The game is to win and to get three points. It’s not about how many years, or how many centuries, there are thirty eight Premier League games - this is one more.
PEP 💬 I don't make predictions about the future because I don't know. I am so good, but not to anticipate the future. Not long ago we were twelfth in table and now we're first. I am not concerned more about the Liverpool game than the rest.
PEP 💬 Jurgen has to see the calendar again. We had Covid, one week off and played with fourteen players in Stamford Bridge. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe it was three weeks, or four weeks. When I see Jurgen, maybe I will ask. I'm surprised. I thought Jurgen wasn't that type of manager.
PEP 💬 The reason why we won a lot of titles is because everyone is important. We cannot get big prizes with just 12/13 players. When teams win they drop, but we are still there that’s because we have many good players. But we miss Sergio and Kevin and Nathan - so come back asap.
PEP 💬 They are always, it is a top team. It remains a top squad, they know the process, skills, methodology, they are aggressive. They will be more aggressive than ever, they rest after Brighton. They recover and will be ready.
PEP 💬 One of them, absolutely. A lot of points to play. My experience in January is no team is off the race and no team already champions.
PEP 💬 This season, how many leaders has there been in one single season. Lots of changes - it can happen again. Focus on Liverpool then Swansea and then Tottenham. This is the way to approach.
PEP 💬 I'm going to confess something. I approach one game at a time since 2008 when I became a manager, it’s not news. It’s the same point as Sheffield, Burnley. They didn't give us five points for this game. It’s 3 points. It’s not a knockout. It’s three more points.
PEP 💬 He was already the player he is [Gundogan]. Better maybe for his experience now. But the quality, personality - he took a penalty in UCL final. That shows personality. He's so intelligent. He can solve problems, actions differently during every second.
PEP 💬 It'd be important, I cannot deny it. I want to see my team go to Anfield and try to win the game, like day one since we were together. We make a good performance there and sometimes weren't able to win. But we go there to win the game, not draw. We want to win the game.
PEP 💬 I will tell him [Klopp]. I am not irritated. From him I didn't expect it. He knows it's not true, come on. No one has had two weeks off! I didn't think he was this type of guy. If he did it, okay, maybe I was wrong.
PEP 💬 When we buy a player [Cancelo], we think where he will play - but then you train and talk to him. First seasons, Fabian was key to the way we played. You start to see the movements he does, or whatever. Maybe he can do it and then you prove it and try it.
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Pep Guardiola Press Conference #SWAMCI
PEP 💬 We are happy for the result [v Liverpool], the three points, no more than that.
The way Gundogan missed a penalty and then reacted shows how strong he is. We try and see as many games as possible to analyse what we do to beat them. It’s not secrets, it’s our job and life
PEP 💬 Yesterday [Aguero] trained with the group for 10-15 minutes and later he did some part alone. Day by day he is feeling better.
Not yet [idea when he will return].
PEP 💬 [Ederson] has to save the goals and after that we will see what happenes. Now Aguero is out and Kevin not here, it is an option [Ederson taking penalities]. Of course it is.
The penalty taker has to have personality.
PEP 💬 We play with a centre forward in many games. When we don't play with a typical centre forward, the people have to move a little bit more.
Against Liverpool, four or five people were always in the box.
I like to see players move in this positon.
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PEP 💬 We are happy for the result [v Liverpool], the three points, no more than that.
The way Gundogan missed a penalty and then reacted shows how strong he is. We try and see as many games as possible to analyse what we do to beat them. It’s not secrets, it’s our job and life
PEP 💬 Yesterday [Aguero] trained with the group for 10-15 minutes and later he did some part alone. Day by day he is feeling better.
Not yet [idea when he will return].
PEP 💬 [Ederson] has to save the goals and after that we will see what happenes. Now Aguero is out and Kevin not here, it is an option [Ederson taking penalities]. Of course it is.
The penalty taker has to have personality.
PEP 💬 We play with a centre forward in many games. When we don't play with a typical centre forward, the people have to move a little bit more.
Against Liverpool, four or five people were always in the box.
I like to see players move in this positon.
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Press Conference #MCITOT
PEP 💬 Rodri trained quite good today and I think he will be available tomorrow, Fernandinho is out, Ruben came back today and Sergio made his second training session with us. Except Fernandinho, Nathan and Kevin, I think the rest of the first team squad are available.
PEP 💬 It’s nice [15 wins]. In Bayern and Barcelona we also made good runs. It's a consequence of things game by game. Stats are nice but stats don't help win the next one. The next one is Tottenham.
PEP 💬 We did really well. We lost because they were better in many aspects than us in that game [Spurs away]. You see the quality of the players they have and the manager, it’s a strong team. We have to do better tomorrow to beat them.
PEP 💬 Pretty much the same. Means we are working for many, many years, that's good for us. If we face each other many times, it is because we do the job we love. He’s a good contender [Jose].
PEP 💬 The counter attack can be controlled when you play with simplicity. Counter attacks are controlled by eleven players, not just one or two. The quality of Bergwijn, Lucas, Ndombele, Kane, Son. They have strong points.
PEP 💬 Set pieces is another one. We saw against Everton how strong they are with set pieces. They have quality in these situations. That’s why it’s Tottenham. They are always fighting for Premier League and Champions League positions.
PEP 💬 We're not unbeatable. The 15 games in a row winning didn't help us start 2-0 up. I said many times, it’s nice, it's good and it helped us be where we are in Carabao Cup, FA cup, Champions League and Premier League. 15 wins helped us be where we are - but no more than that.
PEP 💬 We have to start again tomorrow. This is the target. We try to recover, see who they are, what they have done when we played there and we need to know what to do to play better and to beat them. That's my only concern in the three days since Swansea.
PEP 💬 Of course Phil learned from David. But Phil has specific things that still cannot be like David, but he has other things that are special too. Phil can play as a winger, both sides and in the middle too.
PEP 💬 Well deserved [Gundogan POTM], happy for him. First time, lots of goals, minutes and good actions. More than well deserved.
PEP 💬 I would not say one day, maybe we realise we needed to change, players realise they have to do more and start to win games and the second, third one started giving us confidence [to go on a winning run].
PEP 💬 The best holding midfielders don't appear in the newspapers or front pages. They hide behind the team but when the team plays good it is because they are outstanding.
PEP 💬 He [Rodri] adapted quick. He adapted immediately. He is still young. There are some issues he still has to learn and he will learn it. But he is a really important player for us.
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PEP 💬 Rodri trained quite good today and I think he will be available tomorrow, Fernandinho is out, Ruben came back today and Sergio made his second training session with us. Except Fernandinho, Nathan and Kevin, I think the rest of the first team squad are available.
PEP 💬 It’s nice [15 wins]. In Bayern and Barcelona we also made good runs. It's a consequence of things game by game. Stats are nice but stats don't help win the next one. The next one is Tottenham.
PEP 💬 We did really well. We lost because they were better in many aspects than us in that game [Spurs away]. You see the quality of the players they have and the manager, it’s a strong team. We have to do better tomorrow to beat them.
PEP 💬 Pretty much the same. Means we are working for many, many years, that's good for us. If we face each other many times, it is because we do the job we love. He’s a good contender [Jose].
PEP 💬 The counter attack can be controlled when you play with simplicity. Counter attacks are controlled by eleven players, not just one or two. The quality of Bergwijn, Lucas, Ndombele, Kane, Son. They have strong points.
PEP 💬 Set pieces is another one. We saw against Everton how strong they are with set pieces. They have quality in these situations. That’s why it’s Tottenham. They are always fighting for Premier League and Champions League positions.
PEP 💬 We're not unbeatable. The 15 games in a row winning didn't help us start 2-0 up. I said many times, it’s nice, it's good and it helped us be where we are in Carabao Cup, FA cup, Champions League and Premier League. 15 wins helped us be where we are - but no more than that.
PEP 💬 We have to start again tomorrow. This is the target. We try to recover, see who they are, what they have done when we played there and we need to know what to do to play better and to beat them. That's my only concern in the three days since Swansea.
PEP 💬 Of course Phil learned from David. But Phil has specific things that still cannot be like David, but he has other things that are special too. Phil can play as a winger, both sides and in the middle too.
PEP 💬 Well deserved [Gundogan POTM], happy for him. First time, lots of goals, minutes and good actions. More than well deserved.
PEP 💬 I would not say one day, maybe we realise we needed to change, players realise they have to do more and start to win games and the second, third one started giving us confidence [to go on a winning run].
PEP 💬 The best holding midfielders don't appear in the newspapers or front pages. They hide behind the team but when the team plays good it is because they are outstanding.
PEP 💬 He [Rodri] adapted quick. He adapted immediately. He is still young. There are some issues he still has to learn and he will learn it. But he is a really important player for us.
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Press Conference #ARSMCI
PEP 💬 In the past we didn't think about that [the record], just playing the next game. All the good results are a consequence of something. We just try to play good and win games.
PEP 💬 I don't know [why we're consistent now]. If i knew, we would have been more consistent at the beginning of the season. We try to take decisions every game - it depends on the opponent, balance of team, the locker room. Many reasons. I don’t know.
PEP 💬 In football you have to run but it’s about running in the right moment. You have to run at the right moment, right tempo. If you run early, you close space, run late and you won't.
PEP 💬 No he [Arteta] doesn’t need help. He is more than well prepared. He is an important person in my life. Especially when we were in a lot of contact during our period here in Manchester - when things were going well here he made me happy.
PEP 💬 No I didn't inspire him. What he knows, he knows of himself. I am not any influence. What he is doing is credit to him and his backroom staff. He is not an exception. What I have seen in last few months, every game Arsenal play they are better than their opponents.
PEP 💬 Sometimes you don't win, you can't control. But what he is doing and the games in the last months, always they are better than opponent. They control games, create chances and concede few. They have an exceptional buildup.
PEP 💬 I appreciate it but I am not agreeing with Carlo. We can lose. Opponents are good. We try and do better every game. I love Carlo, he is an incredible inspiration for me as a manager, but I do not agree with him.
PEP 💬 Every game we play to achieve something. If we want to be closer and arrive with chance of winning the Premier League we have to continue. We have a ten point advantage from Leicester and United but there are forty-two points left to play for.
PEP 💬 We played at Anfield seven in front, if we lose it could've been four. Now we have sixteen ahead of Liverpool and everything can change in ten days. We are proud but we can't listen much to what people say. We are in mid-February - you win titles in the summer time.
PEP 💬 Nathan has come back to training alone but he is closer to coming back. Gundogan played just a part of today's session. We see tomorrow how he feels. The rest are fit.
PEP 💬 He [Foden] can play in both positions. I said many times he is so young. When you play as a winger, you play one tempo and in the middle, you play another. When he gets this balance, he will be 10 times more extraordinary than now. It’s a question of time.
PEP 💬 They will be fired up, physically ready and ready to compete the way Arsenal can. We know better than other teams in recent years perfectly how the schedule is. We are in more competitions later in the season. We know.
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PEP 💬 In the past we didn't think about that [the record], just playing the next game. All the good results are a consequence of something. We just try to play good and win games.
PEP 💬 I don't know [why we're consistent now]. If i knew, we would have been more consistent at the beginning of the season. We try to take decisions every game - it depends on the opponent, balance of team, the locker room. Many reasons. I don’t know.
PEP 💬 In football you have to run but it’s about running in the right moment. You have to run at the right moment, right tempo. If you run early, you close space, run late and you won't.
PEP 💬 No he [Arteta] doesn’t need help. He is more than well prepared. He is an important person in my life. Especially when we were in a lot of contact during our period here in Manchester - when things were going well here he made me happy.
PEP 💬 No I didn't inspire him. What he knows, he knows of himself. I am not any influence. What he is doing is credit to him and his backroom staff. He is not an exception. What I have seen in last few months, every game Arsenal play they are better than their opponents.
PEP 💬 Sometimes you don't win, you can't control. But what he is doing and the games in the last months, always they are better than opponent. They control games, create chances and concede few. They have an exceptional buildup.
PEP 💬 I appreciate it but I am not agreeing with Carlo. We can lose. Opponents are good. We try and do better every game. I love Carlo, he is an incredible inspiration for me as a manager, but I do not agree with him.
PEP 💬 Every game we play to achieve something. If we want to be closer and arrive with chance of winning the Premier League we have to continue. We have a ten point advantage from Leicester and United but there are forty-two points left to play for.
PEP 💬 We played at Anfield seven in front, if we lose it could've been four. Now we have sixteen ahead of Liverpool and everything can change in ten days. We are proud but we can't listen much to what people say. We are in mid-February - you win titles in the summer time.
PEP 💬 Nathan has come back to training alone but he is closer to coming back. Gundogan played just a part of today's session. We see tomorrow how he feels. The rest are fit.
PEP 💬 He [Foden] can play in both positions. I said many times he is so young. When you play as a winger, you play one tempo and in the middle, you play another. When he gets this balance, he will be 10 times more extraordinary than now. It’s a question of time.
PEP 💬 They will be fired up, physically ready and ready to compete the way Arsenal can. We know better than other teams in recent years perfectly how the schedule is. We are in more competitions later in the season. We know.
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Press Conference
PEP on Kevin De Bruyne 💬 He’s fully fit. He was fully fit against Gladbach as well.
I will not say anything different.
He is a key player for us. In the last part of the season, he will be so important.
PEP (on consecutive wins) 💬 The challenge is not to win 20, 21 - the challenge is to beat West Ham.
The run is a consequence of what we do day-by-day.
PEP 💬 When you achieve what this club has achieved in four years - winning a lot of games - you have to have top players.
You can win one title with average players. To win many, you need top players.
PEP 💬 Of course I give credit to myself.
The way we play belongs to us and being energetic and saying we can do better and sustaining it for a long time.
But to do this you need good talents, top players.
PEP 💬 It's a privilege to have just two days to play and win another game. The people who believe two days is too hard cannot be in this club.
If one day we play the day after, we will. There is no tiredness. I demand it from myself and I demand it from my players too.
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PEP on Kevin De Bruyne 💬 He’s fully fit. He was fully fit against Gladbach as well.
I will not say anything different.
He is a key player for us. In the last part of the season, he will be so important.
PEP (on consecutive wins) 💬 The challenge is not to win 20, 21 - the challenge is to beat West Ham.
The run is a consequence of what we do day-by-day.
PEP 💬 When you achieve what this club has achieved in four years - winning a lot of games - you have to have top players.
You can win one title with average players. To win many, you need top players.
PEP 💬 Of course I give credit to myself.
The way we play belongs to us and being energetic and saying we can do better and sustaining it for a long time.
But to do this you need good talents, top players.
PEP 💬 It's a privilege to have just two days to play and win another game. The people who believe two days is too hard cannot be in this club.
If one day we play the day after, we will. There is no tiredness. I demand it from myself and I demand it from my players too.
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Pep Guardiola Press Conference
PEP 💬 Yes it's good news for us, Nathan Ake is back. He made the training sessions and felt really good. Yeah everyone is fit. It is important for us and hopefully after the international break everyone comes back really well.
PEP 💬 I know how difficult United are. I have the feeling they are a better team every season. They haven't lost away for more than one year. They always get good results here at Etihad Stadium - but we know the opportunity we have to extend our advantage.
PEP 💬 I always prepare (in order) to beat the opponents. We know the quality they have. I was very impressed with the way they played at Stamford Bridge. We accept the challenge and want to do a good game to try and win it.
PEP 💬 You can play with seven defenders and win and play with more strikers and be defensive. The (derby) game (in December) was not good, the analysis said it was boring. But we admit in that period we were not at our best. But the intention was to try and win the game.
PEP 💬 (on quarantine) It makes no sense to go to an international team and then not be able to play for ten days. We work all season here. We spend a lot of time, effort, money to invest in that - for 6/7 players to miss time at this time in the season makes no sense for us.
PEP 💬 No words inject desire into the players. It comes from wanting to compete with team mates and do the best we can. People are saying nice things because we are winning. The smell when you win is beautiful but we can lose. That's why our perspective is calm.
PEP 💬 We always think we can do better. But it’s about how we handle good moments. When you win something, it doesn't mean you will win in the future.
We have been magnificent, no one can deny it, but you don't win in March. I see something in the team. Everyone wants to win.
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PEP 💬 Yes it's good news for us, Nathan Ake is back. He made the training sessions and felt really good. Yeah everyone is fit. It is important for us and hopefully after the international break everyone comes back really well.
PEP 💬 I know how difficult United are. I have the feeling they are a better team every season. They haven't lost away for more than one year. They always get good results here at Etihad Stadium - but we know the opportunity we have to extend our advantage.
PEP 💬 I always prepare (in order) to beat the opponents. We know the quality they have. I was very impressed with the way they played at Stamford Bridge. We accept the challenge and want to do a good game to try and win it.
PEP 💬 You can play with seven defenders and win and play with more strikers and be defensive. The (derby) game (in December) was not good, the analysis said it was boring. But we admit in that period we were not at our best. But the intention was to try and win the game.
PEP 💬 (on quarantine) It makes no sense to go to an international team and then not be able to play for ten days. We work all season here. We spend a lot of time, effort, money to invest in that - for 6/7 players to miss time at this time in the season makes no sense for us.
PEP 💬 No words inject desire into the players. It comes from wanting to compete with team mates and do the best we can. People are saying nice things because we are winning. The smell when you win is beautiful but we can lose. That's why our perspective is calm.
PEP 💬 We always think we can do better. But it’s about how we handle good moments. When you win something, it doesn't mean you will win in the future.
We have been magnificent, no one can deny it, but you don't win in March. I see something in the team. Everyone wants to win.
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Pep Press Conference Man City V Southampton
PEP 💬 No run exists. It’s one game at a time. We play Southampton and try to do a good game. I am a big fan of the style Ralph and the way his team play. It’s another test to play good and try to win.
PEP 💬 No, we will score 18. 18-0 will be the result...what a question! They conceded nine...come on be serious. We will try to win the game!
PEP 💬 Yeah, of course, when the option is open, everything can happen in football. United can do it, absolutely agree. We have ten games left and we have to win six or seven to do it mathematically.
PEP 💬 Mix of disappointment, sadness. Second day was better and today completely on fire. It’s a common reaction. Everyone realised how difficult it is to win good games, to do a good run. We did it and now we focus on the next one.
PEP 💬 There is still a lot of work to do to arrive in the last games in contention to win the Premier League. We are alive in all competitions. It doesn't matter what happens tomorrow - of course we want to win - but there are still many games.
PEP 💬 No, absolutely not. Even when we win, it’s forgotten. When we lose, the same. We are not going to be depressed - it’s football. You can lose games. The not normal thing is what we have done [winning run].
PEP 💬 Maybe. I will decide tomorrow [Aguero and Foden to start]. I have an idea of course about who will play, but tomorrow I will decide.
PEP 💬 It’s not a bad moment. A bad moment is playing bad and not getting results in a lot of games. We are close - every team is fighting for something. We are seeing how tough the games are. Tomorrow will not be an exception.
PEP 💬 I didn't watch the game. Maybe we will play in the FA Cup. Firstly because I don't have time. I watch many Southampton games. The quality they do, we suffered a lot to beat them there. We will have to do a good performance tomorrow to get the result.
PEP 💬 It was a lovely journey. All three options were there. Congrats to President Laporta for being elected. His personality will introduce a good mood. I wish him all the best for this season and the next seasons.
PEP 💬 Everyone is ok. [Fully fit squad] 😃
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PEP 💬 No run exists. It’s one game at a time. We play Southampton and try to do a good game. I am a big fan of the style Ralph and the way his team play. It’s another test to play good and try to win.
PEP 💬 No, we will score 18. 18-0 will be the result...what a question! They conceded nine...come on be serious. We will try to win the game!
PEP 💬 Yeah, of course, when the option is open, everything can happen in football. United can do it, absolutely agree. We have ten games left and we have to win six or seven to do it mathematically.
PEP 💬 Mix of disappointment, sadness. Second day was better and today completely on fire. It’s a common reaction. Everyone realised how difficult it is to win good games, to do a good run. We did it and now we focus on the next one.
PEP 💬 There is still a lot of work to do to arrive in the last games in contention to win the Premier League. We are alive in all competitions. It doesn't matter what happens tomorrow - of course we want to win - but there are still many games.
PEP 💬 No, absolutely not. Even when we win, it’s forgotten. When we lose, the same. We are not going to be depressed - it’s football. You can lose games. The not normal thing is what we have done [winning run].
PEP 💬 Maybe. I will decide tomorrow [Aguero and Foden to start]. I have an idea of course about who will play, but tomorrow I will decide.
PEP 💬 It’s not a bad moment. A bad moment is playing bad and not getting results in a lot of games. We are close - every team is fighting for something. We are seeing how tough the games are. Tomorrow will not be an exception.
PEP 💬 I didn't watch the game. Maybe we will play in the FA Cup. Firstly because I don't have time. I watch many Southampton games. The quality they do, we suffered a lot to beat them there. We will have to do a good performance tomorrow to get the result.
PEP 💬 It was a lovely journey. All three options were there. Congrats to President Laporta for being elected. His personality will introduce a good mood. I wish him all the best for this season and the next seasons.
PEP 💬 Everyone is ok. [Fully fit squad] 😃
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Pep's Press Conference
PEP 💬 Right now it is not official. My press officer told me it is not official. I prefer not to comment on that. I have a good relationship with him when we faced each other. I wish him all the best if he is still there [Chris Wilder].
PEP 💬 If he [Wilder] was here, he would be fighting for the title. If i was in Sheffield I maybe would be fighting relegation.
PEP 💬 Since day one, they have played incredibly well. They were relegated with Scott and at the end of the season they were promoted. In English football there are incredibly good managers with Mr Potter at Brighton and Scott at Fulham. Many of them have courage to play.
PEP 💬 In my fifth season in England, I have never seen the lower teams with this quality of play. We saw it with Southampton. The way they play is incredible. I saw it here with Fulham. The pace they play with, the organisation.
PEP 💬 I'm going to tell you a secret, the Manager of the Month and Player of the Month is because we win games. It is not that Gundo is better than another player in the league or I'm a better manager. It's simply, the players behind and the backroom staff who help us win games.
PEP 💬 A lot. It is what I admire the most. What I admire is that when it is not going well they continue to do it and at the end the results come. They make the sport nice, when both teams want to attack and create, not just wait for one mistake.
PEP 💬 All the new generation of managers have this quality. All the managers in Germany and Spain play like they manage Bayern Munich. Sometimes they can't do it. You have the idea that you are going to lose a lot of games, but you are going win the games you need to.
PEP 💬 Okay. Just defend with ten players behind the 18-yard box. They can do that. If I was a spectator I would prefer to watch the first fifteen minutes of Southampton. They have the courage to play. That doesn’t mean you don’t defend.
PEP 💬 Nobody guaranteed with 11 players in the 18 yard box that you’ll have the success to win. Nobody knows that. That's why I prefer it as a spectator. I think all the new generation of managers are saying we’ll do our game rather than wait to see what the opponents do.
PEP 💬 Sometimes the players have the ability to provoke falls. This is a talent too. It is the refs job to decide. It is one of the toughest jobs they have. The game is faster than ever. That is why VAR is there, to wait ten seconds and have a look.
PEP 💬 He [Parker] is younger. He has hair. He is better than me, definitely. I accept a draw against him! [Best dressed manager]
PEP 💬 They are working a lot to find a solution, but the grass isn’t good. All the players know how good the grass is and sometimes it is not. There are stadiums where the grass is good. Arsenal, Anfield, Old Trafford - even Budapest, the grass is better. Our grass is not good.
PEP 💬 Why do you not have to play football? Maybe I'm wrong, but these guys are saying to their team, you're good enough to go there to try and win the game. Other managers say now, we're going to sit back. Scott Parker went to Anfield and tried to play. That's quite remarkable.
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PEP 💬 Right now it is not official. My press officer told me it is not official. I prefer not to comment on that. I have a good relationship with him when we faced each other. I wish him all the best if he is still there [Chris Wilder].
PEP 💬 If he [Wilder] was here, he would be fighting for the title. If i was in Sheffield I maybe would be fighting relegation.
PEP 💬 Since day one, they have played incredibly well. They were relegated with Scott and at the end of the season they were promoted. In English football there are incredibly good managers with Mr Potter at Brighton and Scott at Fulham. Many of them have courage to play.
PEP 💬 In my fifth season in England, I have never seen the lower teams with this quality of play. We saw it with Southampton. The way they play is incredible. I saw it here with Fulham. The pace they play with, the organisation.
PEP 💬 I'm going to tell you a secret, the Manager of the Month and Player of the Month is because we win games. It is not that Gundo is better than another player in the league or I'm a better manager. It's simply, the players behind and the backroom staff who help us win games.
PEP 💬 A lot. It is what I admire the most. What I admire is that when it is not going well they continue to do it and at the end the results come. They make the sport nice, when both teams want to attack and create, not just wait for one mistake.
PEP 💬 All the new generation of managers have this quality. All the managers in Germany and Spain play like they manage Bayern Munich. Sometimes they can't do it. You have the idea that you are going to lose a lot of games, but you are going win the games you need to.
PEP 💬 Okay. Just defend with ten players behind the 18-yard box. They can do that. If I was a spectator I would prefer to watch the first fifteen minutes of Southampton. They have the courage to play. That doesn’t mean you don’t defend.
PEP 💬 Nobody guaranteed with 11 players in the 18 yard box that you’ll have the success to win. Nobody knows that. That's why I prefer it as a spectator. I think all the new generation of managers are saying we’ll do our game rather than wait to see what the opponents do.
PEP 💬 Sometimes the players have the ability to provoke falls. This is a talent too. It is the refs job to decide. It is one of the toughest jobs they have. The game is faster than ever. That is why VAR is there, to wait ten seconds and have a look.
PEP 💬 He [Parker] is younger. He has hair. He is better than me, definitely. I accept a draw against him! [Best dressed manager]
PEP 💬 They are working a lot to find a solution, but the grass isn’t good. All the players know how good the grass is and sometimes it is not. There are stadiums where the grass is good. Arsenal, Anfield, Old Trafford - even Budapest, the grass is better. Our grass is not good.
PEP 💬 Why do you not have to play football? Maybe I'm wrong, but these guys are saying to their team, you're good enough to go there to try and win the game. Other managers say now, we're going to sit back. Scott Parker went to Anfield and tried to play. That's quite remarkable.
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Press Conference Zinchenko and Pep Guardiola
First-up it's Oleks Zinchenko...
OLEKS 💬 We are still playing in all competitions and we want to try and win everything. That means we have to show our best in every performance. And of course at this stage of the Champions League it is always a tough game.
OLEKS 💬 Bayern Munich showed last year, they won everything. Barcelona did it with Pep. Of course, everything is possible. We have got an unbelievable squad, the best players in the world? Definitely, why not?
OLEKS 💬 Inside the dressing room, I can see the hungry eyes. Everyone is so hungry for the titles. That is what we want.
The most important two months in our careers. WIth the legends like Aguero and Ferna, who have been here 10 years, they deserve it. We are going to try.
OLEKS 💬 We have got an unbelievable squad. Everyone deserves to play. You are just fighting for your chance to show your quality, your class and to show you deserve to play another game. We are pushing each other. It is extra motivation. We move each other forward.
OLEKS 💬 Ruden Dias is so important for us. Since he came we have had that confidence.
The job John Stones, Joao Cancelo, Walker and the other defenders have done is incredible. The main reason I would say (that we are more solid in defence) is because we have worked so hard.
PEP 💬 Sterling travels with the team. All the squad travel to Budapest.
All the players reacted really well. I don't expect them to be happy with not being selected. It is normal. It has always happened since football was created. Raheem is so important to the team.
PEP 💬 Four titles has never happened before and I don’t think it will happen this season with the situation. The only thing to think about is this game and then Everton.
I don’t know what will happen at the end of the season, but normally, it does not happen.
PEP 💬 Right now (this City team) is worse than the previous ones because the other ones won a lot and this team hasn’t won anything.
We are validated for the trophies we can win, especially from the outside. The previous teams won. This team has to prove it.
PEP 💬 I am more than satisfied (with Bernardo). Hopefully he is too with the way he is playing and the positon he is playing.
I am so satisfied for his level since day one. His level, except for a period last season when it dropped for a little bit, has been magnificent.
PEP 💬 (Clean sheets are) so important in all competitions. It doesn’t mean tomorrow it will happen. Every game is different.
I have incredible respect for Gladbach. They have weapons and they know how to use it. I want to see the team try to win the game.
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First-up it's Oleks Zinchenko...
OLEKS 💬 We are still playing in all competitions and we want to try and win everything. That means we have to show our best in every performance. And of course at this stage of the Champions League it is always a tough game.
OLEKS 💬 Bayern Munich showed last year, they won everything. Barcelona did it with Pep. Of course, everything is possible. We have got an unbelievable squad, the best players in the world? Definitely, why not?
OLEKS 💬 Inside the dressing room, I can see the hungry eyes. Everyone is so hungry for the titles. That is what we want.
The most important two months in our careers. WIth the legends like Aguero and Ferna, who have been here 10 years, they deserve it. We are going to try.
OLEKS 💬 We have got an unbelievable squad. Everyone deserves to play. You are just fighting for your chance to show your quality, your class and to show you deserve to play another game. We are pushing each other. It is extra motivation. We move each other forward.
OLEKS 💬 Ruden Dias is so important for us. Since he came we have had that confidence.
The job John Stones, Joao Cancelo, Walker and the other defenders have done is incredible. The main reason I would say (that we are more solid in defence) is because we have worked so hard.
PEP 💬 Sterling travels with the team. All the squad travel to Budapest.
All the players reacted really well. I don't expect them to be happy with not being selected. It is normal. It has always happened since football was created. Raheem is so important to the team.
PEP 💬 Four titles has never happened before and I don’t think it will happen this season with the situation. The only thing to think about is this game and then Everton.
I don’t know what will happen at the end of the season, but normally, it does not happen.
PEP 💬 Right now (this City team) is worse than the previous ones because the other ones won a lot and this team hasn’t won anything.
We are validated for the trophies we can win, especially from the outside. The previous teams won. This team has to prove it.
PEP 💬 I am more than satisfied (with Bernardo). Hopefully he is too with the way he is playing and the positon he is playing.
I am so satisfied for his level since day one. His level, except for a period last season when it dropped for a little bit, has been magnificent.
PEP 💬 (Clean sheets are) so important in all competitions. It doesn’t mean tomorrow it will happen. Every game is different.
I have incredible respect for Gladbach. They have weapons and they know how to use it. I want to see the team try to win the game.
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Pep Press Conference Everton VS City
PEP 💬 It is what it is. In more than two weeks, we will face them. It’s a privilege to be in the last eight teams. I didn't see much but in this international break we will have a chance. They are a really good team [Dortmund].
PEP 💬 Every competition is [hard]. It's a knockout game. We won once, reached the semis twice...it’s not bad! I know how important this competition is. We know how difficult it is to beat Everton - we were there a few weeks ago.
PEP 💬 He has been manager of some of the best clubs in Europe - Milan, Juventus, Napoli, PSG, Madrid. All places he had success. He took care of me when I started. I visited him when he was at Milan. Always off the pitch he is so gentle. I admire him a lot [Ancelotti].
PEP 💬 He should have said that to the United team who proved we are not [unbeatable]. It is a final tomorrow. You have to immediately realise how they play, how to find space, how to control set pieces because they have a master in Sigurdsson.
PEP 💬 The quality of the players is there - no doubts about that. They're fighting for qualification for the Champions League - that shows how good they have been.
PEP 💬 The numbers speak for themselves he [Haaland] is one of best strikers in the world at his age. I saw a few games, highlights and the numbers in the Champions League are impressive. I know the quality of this player, everyone knows. In two weeks, I can answer better.
PEP 💬 Dortmund is tough but all of them would've been. We try to play a good first game and then a good second game. If we do good games, we will go through, if they do good games they will. There are no more secrets than that.
PEP 💬 He's a player for Borussia Dortmund [Haaland] - I don't like when people talk about our players. You understand I cannot answer this question.
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PEP 💬 It is what it is. In more than two weeks, we will face them. It’s a privilege to be in the last eight teams. I didn't see much but in this international break we will have a chance. They are a really good team [Dortmund].
PEP 💬 Every competition is [hard]. It's a knockout game. We won once, reached the semis twice...it’s not bad! I know how important this competition is. We know how difficult it is to beat Everton - we were there a few weeks ago.
PEP 💬 He has been manager of some of the best clubs in Europe - Milan, Juventus, Napoli, PSG, Madrid. All places he had success. He took care of me when I started. I visited him when he was at Milan. Always off the pitch he is so gentle. I admire him a lot [Ancelotti].
PEP 💬 He should have said that to the United team who proved we are not [unbeatable]. It is a final tomorrow. You have to immediately realise how they play, how to find space, how to control set pieces because they have a master in Sigurdsson.
PEP 💬 The quality of the players is there - no doubts about that. They're fighting for qualification for the Champions League - that shows how good they have been.
PEP 💬 The numbers speak for themselves he [Haaland] is one of best strikers in the world at his age. I saw a few games, highlights and the numbers in the Champions League are impressive. I know the quality of this player, everyone knows. In two weeks, I can answer better.
PEP 💬 Dortmund is tough but all of them would've been. We try to play a good first game and then a good second game. If we do good games, we will go through, if they do good games they will. There are no more secrets than that.
PEP 💬 He's a player for Borussia Dortmund [Haaland] - I don't like when people talk about our players. You understand I cannot answer this question.
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Pep Guardiola Press Conference
PEP 💬 We know how important a player (Aguero) is in the present and the past. These decisions are never easy.
It’s almost impossible to replace (in terms of numbers). But in terms of what he means to this Club, we cannot replace.
PEP 💬 Since Brendan took over (Leicester), after one week, they changed completely. Last season, because of lockdown they had an incredible chance to qualify for UCL but couldn't do it. They have a chance again now.
Top manager, top players - big challenge for us tomorrow.
PEP 💬 We will see today how the players come back. Every day is a new situation. The (COVID) tests are negative and tomorrow we will prepare for the game. We will be closer to winning the title if we win and then every game after that is a final.
PEP 💬 I believe in modern football no player cannot sustain, physically or mentally, playing 11 months every three days. Tomorrow I will select a team to win that game. People say we are close. We are in the best position. After that game I will think of Borussia Dortmund.
PEP 💬 With these prices we will not buy any striker. It’s impossible. We will not afford it. All the clubs struggle. We are not an exception.
I don't know what is going to happen. Today, there is more chance we will not buy a striker next season.
PEP 💬 Liam (Delap) is doing incredibly well - we are in touch with Enzo Maresca to see how (EDS players) are developing. Next season he will be with us, training with us every day.
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PEP 💬 We know how important a player (Aguero) is in the present and the past. These decisions are never easy.
It’s almost impossible to replace (in terms of numbers). But in terms of what he means to this Club, we cannot replace.
PEP 💬 Since Brendan took over (Leicester), after one week, they changed completely. Last season, because of lockdown they had an incredible chance to qualify for UCL but couldn't do it. They have a chance again now.
Top manager, top players - big challenge for us tomorrow.
PEP 💬 We will see today how the players come back. Every day is a new situation. The (COVID) tests are negative and tomorrow we will prepare for the game. We will be closer to winning the title if we win and then every game after that is a final.
PEP 💬 I believe in modern football no player cannot sustain, physically or mentally, playing 11 months every three days. Tomorrow I will select a team to win that game. People say we are close. We are in the best position. After that game I will think of Borussia Dortmund.
PEP 💬 With these prices we will not buy any striker. It’s impossible. We will not afford it. All the clubs struggle. We are not an exception.
I don't know what is going to happen. Today, there is more chance we will not buy a striker next season.
PEP 💬 Liam (Delap) is doing incredibly well - we are in touch with Enzo Maresca to see how (EDS players) are developing. Next season he will be with us, training with us every day.
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Press Conference Man City VS Leeds
PEP 💬 We will see from Kevin what he wants to be. This type of player, with seven, eight years here. What he wants is possible - it depends on him.
PEP 💬 Hopefully. World football can help but it will not solve. It is society, school, families, day by day - an education every second of our lives. If we can help through football’s platform, more than welcome. [Stopping online abuse]
PEP 💬 I am overwhelmed. I feel weird. He is a huge competitor. I am not going to try to be weak after these words. I am overwhelmed because he is the mots honest person. When I was able to speak to him, what he says is what he believes. [Bielsa praise]
PEP 💬 He doesn't do anything for the media or for himself. That’s why I am overwhelmed because everyone knows the admiration, respect...always he will be in my heart. If there is one person who can find the secrets, it is him.
PEP 💬 His work ethic, his knowledge of the game...I know how tough tomorrow at 12.30pm will be. I hope we're prepared to compete. We're three games away and tomorrow is a big step. The players know from the first game how difficult it was and tomorrow will not be an exception.
PEP 💬 Not just the numbers and results - sometimes it’s a consequence. I admire a lot of things they do, especially how they behave on the pitch. It doesn't matter the opposition or competition. They demand you do things you are not used to.
PEP 💬 Managers are alone in defeats - players follow when you win and leave when you lose. And when you win you smell good. When you win, everything is good, when you don't it's not. Always better to be calm. Football is played by human beings and human beings are not perfect.
PEP 💬 I'm never involved in contracts - it belongs with Txiki and the club. But my personal opinion is I'm more than delighted. Hopefully we can take a good step forward in the future. If the club is satisfied and Kevin is satisfied, there's a third person satisfied and it’s me.
PEP 💬 His teams are one team before his arrival and then when he’s gone. His teams are always better. You see it. Belongs absolutely to him. For world football, it’s a joy. A guy who respects opponents and play for fans, spectators. Doesn't just play for victory.
PEP 💬 Convinces players to follow him. That’s why I recognise the best. People say he didn't win titles - give him Manchester City and he will win titles. Always his players become better players. That is a sign when the manager is good.
PEP 💬 So important so far [Dias], still you have two months before the end of the season, but the quality and leadership is there.
PEP 💬 We're delighted with these players - hopefully more can join them. I can talk myself. I've been here five years and I will be two more, if the situation goes well. I am glad Kevin, who can play for anyone, decides to stay with us. It’s a big compliment for Manchester City.
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PEP 💬 We will see from Kevin what he wants to be. This type of player, with seven, eight years here. What he wants is possible - it depends on him.
PEP 💬 Hopefully. World football can help but it will not solve. It is society, school, families, day by day - an education every second of our lives. If we can help through football’s platform, more than welcome. [Stopping online abuse]
PEP 💬 I am overwhelmed. I feel weird. He is a huge competitor. I am not going to try to be weak after these words. I am overwhelmed because he is the mots honest person. When I was able to speak to him, what he says is what he believes. [Bielsa praise]
PEP 💬 He doesn't do anything for the media or for himself. That’s why I am overwhelmed because everyone knows the admiration, respect...always he will be in my heart. If there is one person who can find the secrets, it is him.
PEP 💬 His work ethic, his knowledge of the game...I know how tough tomorrow at 12.30pm will be. I hope we're prepared to compete. We're three games away and tomorrow is a big step. The players know from the first game how difficult it was and tomorrow will not be an exception.
PEP 💬 Not just the numbers and results - sometimes it’s a consequence. I admire a lot of things they do, especially how they behave on the pitch. It doesn't matter the opposition or competition. They demand you do things you are not used to.
PEP 💬 Managers are alone in defeats - players follow when you win and leave when you lose. And when you win you smell good. When you win, everything is good, when you don't it's not. Always better to be calm. Football is played by human beings and human beings are not perfect.
PEP 💬 I'm never involved in contracts - it belongs with Txiki and the club. But my personal opinion is I'm more than delighted. Hopefully we can take a good step forward in the future. If the club is satisfied and Kevin is satisfied, there's a third person satisfied and it’s me.
PEP 💬 His teams are one team before his arrival and then when he’s gone. His teams are always better. You see it. Belongs absolutely to him. For world football, it’s a joy. A guy who respects opponents and play for fans, spectators. Doesn't just play for victory.
PEP 💬 Convinces players to follow him. That’s why I recognise the best. People say he didn't win titles - give him Manchester City and he will win titles. Always his players become better players. That is a sign when the manager is good.
PEP 💬 So important so far [Dias], still you have two months before the end of the season, but the quality and leadership is there.
PEP 💬 We're delighted with these players - hopefully more can join them. I can talk myself. I've been here five years and I will be two more, if the situation goes well. I am glad Kevin, who can play for anyone, decides to stay with us. It’s a big compliment for Manchester City.
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