Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Sunday, 22 February 2026, 07:44 / Updated on Sunday, 22 February 2026 07:48
Manchester City beat her on Saturday night Newcastle (2-1) and came within two points of the leader Arsenalwho is playing against him today Tottenham.
It was nowhere near Manchester City's best game, but the points were important. The “Citizens” took all three, and manager Pep Guardiola was overjoyed.
“The connection we had with our fans was the best of the season. We had the best vibes and we need those vibes from now until the end of the season. It wasn't the ideal match, but we were a team and that's what we have to do at this stage of the season”, pointed out the Spanish technician.
Pep Guardiola wants to send his team on a mini holiday
The final result was decided from the first half. Nico O'Reilly, 20, scored both of the home team's goals (min. 14 and 27), in between making room for Hall's success, for 1-1 (min. 22). For Pep enough to send his players on a mini vacation.
“I might give the boys about three days off. I want them to relax, enjoy life with caipirinhas and daiquiris,” Guardiola surprised the journalists with his statement. Manchester City's next match is only next Saturday, against Leeds United. And on March 4, they meet Nottingham Forest. Both games, in the Premier League.
Pep Guradiola: “Without Erling Haaland, this victory would not have been possible”
And something else! Although he did not score, contributing to the victory of the “citizens” (only) with the assist on O'Reilly's second goal, Erling Haaland was for Guardiola the best on the field.
“He was the man of the match. He ran, pressed, helped defensively. Without Erling, this victory would not have been possible,” Pep praised the Norwegian “bomber”.
Summary of the match Manchester City – Newcastle
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