Guardiola: Victory over Newcastle is an important step

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola shared his thoughts with the press after the match against Newcastle. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

He described his team's 2-1 victory not just as a simple three points, but as an important psychological achievement and a significant step for the team during the season. According to the coach, playing against Newcastle is always difficult.

Because this team fights for every meter on the field, applies strong pressure on opposing players, and quickly transitions to attack. For this reason, the situation was tough for City at the start of the game.

Guardiola also emphasized the opponent's improved physical fitness and organizational strength. He stated that Newcastle's current form has changed significantly since the arrival of Saudi investors and head coach Eddie Howe.

The team now plays in a more aggressive and well-organized style. Additionally, Guardiola recalled Newcastle's recent performance on the international stage.

A few days ago, they won the first half of their Champions League match 5-0. This result was also a serious warning for City.

Nevertheless, the "Citizens" performed well in this game, maintained the tempo when needed, and secured the victory. According to the coach's conclusion, beating Newcastle is not easy, and today's win shows that City is seriously prepared for the season.

Guardiola expressed hope that by maintaining this pace, the team will achieve success in upcoming matches as well.