Manchester City scored a great winner against Aston Villa to strengthen their hopes in the Champions League next season, but Pep Guardiola says it is a “bad” season for the club
Pep Guardiola provided a sudden reaction to Manchester City's victory at the time of stopping Aston Villa, indicating that they followed Liverpool's footsteps by demanding a late victory. Matheus Nunes has turned the Jeremy Doku cross to secure three vital points in the race to get a place in the first five places.
Nunes scored a winner in the 94th minute to put City in the leadership seat to compete in the Champions League before Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, Chelsea and Villa. Guardiola was in a state of lack of belief because he was hoping to avoid defeat when the game entered its last stages.
The host side had assumed the initiative through Bernardo Silva, before Marcus Rashford tied the result with a controversial punishment. But it was Nunes that left Guardiola, who was pumping his fist as they got a dramatic victory.
However, the Catalan coach also presented a dose of reality, as his team reminded of joy at this moment, not approaching compensation for what was a terrible season.
“We are not used to that!” Guardiola Sky Sports said. “Winning at the last minute belongs to Liverpool.
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“We are not used to that, so I am really happy. We are in the last four matches, we know that the competitors in the Champions League like Aston Villa are one of the best teams in Europe.
“We played very well. My aggressor in our matches and the four return was not true. Really happy.
“Football is the passion. The last two games were very difficult, so we are really happy. I was very happy. I must admit it! Try not to lose because 1-1 was not a bad result, but the work was from Jermy [Doku] It was very good.
“The team fought a lot. The performance was really good. It is a great team. The season was bad. It does not matter the final or if we finish the Champions League.
“What makes you feel satisfied is the Premier League. It has happened and sometimes you have bad seasons. Liverpool will be heroes and the level of difference is great.”
Defender Robin Dias commented on the importance of victory over his competitors in the Premier League. The Portuguese star indicated that securing football in the Champions League is more important than the FA Cup.
“They run to the first five places with us. A special game for three points,” Dias said.
“We know how tightly is and how tight it is. I can't determine how important today is.
“This means everything for us. We know exactly what conditions we face, and the four or five ranks mean everything. This is our main cup. Our FA Cup and the club's World Cup for the club but this is everything for us.”
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