Following the 3-1 win against Bournemouth, Manager Pep Guardiola applauded Man City's excellent display and confirmed that Erling Haaland continues to be the key player in securing victories.
Manchester City, especially Erling Haaland, regained their peak form by defeating Bournemouth 3-1 early on November 3rd (Vietnam time), reigniting their hopes in the title race. English Premier League under Pep Guardiola’s team.
Here are the latest comments from Coach Pep Guardiola after the match, in which Haaland shone with a brace, helping Man City secure all 3 points and handing Bournemouth (previously second place) their second loss of the season.
“Bournemouth is a very tough team, consistently performing well over the years. But today we played really well, which is not easy. They always have dangerous attacks behind the defense, so maintaining cohesion in pressing and smart defensive organization with the ball is commendable. And of course, Erling Haaland once again made the difference.”
Coach Pep Guardiola highly praised Bournemouth's strength.
Pep Guardiola added: “We know their quality well. Last season, Bournemouth crushed us. Matches against them are always intense, fast-paced, and very competitive. This is an important win. After a terrible away loss, bouncing back strongly is fantastic.”
For his part, Erling Haaland shared: “I just try to contribute to the team, do my job well, and most importantly, we won. Winning always feels amazing. Now there are two important matches before the international break, and the whole team needs to stay focused.”
Haaland had a brilliant day with a double against Bournemouth (Photo: Premier League).
When asked about Rayan Cherki, who assisted both his goals, Haaland said: “Everyone knows he has fantastic technique. The important thing is to help each player maximize their abilities. Today, Cherki provided two excellent assists for me; hopefully, there will be many more.”