“I think it’s the last part of that because he’s training with the group”. Why should we not try to win the games?
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“But the doctor said with what happened in the past, we have to be careful”.
First-half goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Kelechi Iheanacho had Pep Guardiola’s side in control at Old Trafford but Bravo’s failure to claim a deep free-kick from Wayne Rooney presented Zlatan Ibrahimovic with a chance to reduce the arrears.
But he also emphasised that with them not making the most of some openings, City had to “suffer” through a second half in which Jose Mourinho’s United, invigorated by some half-time substitutions, were considerably improved.
Despite the stunning start though, Guardiola is not fully satisfied with his team’s performances so far this season and has urged them to improve in the upcoming Champions League opener against Borussia Monchengladbach on Tuesday night.
“We have to improve to win the Premier League”.
There has also been a 6-0 Champions League play-off win on aggregate over Steaua Bucharest.
Specifically on the display against United, Guardiola said: “The first half was good – our build-up was correct, patient, and we attacked in the right moments”.
City winger Raheem Sterling believes the arrival of Leroy Sane should push both players’ game to the next level.
“That means a lot for me, the personality, because in football when you make a mistake, it’s how you react to that mistake”. We create, but in front we need more.
“Of course, we are so happy with the results and the way we are playing after two months, but it is not enough to win the Premier League or the bigger target of the Champions League”.
De Bruyne, who enjoyed a fine first season at the Etihad Stadium in 2015-16, feels the impact of Guardiola has given his team a lift.
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However, Poll said Clattenburg was correct on that occasion, saying: “It has been pleasing to see referees this season use more judgment on handball incidents rather than award a penalty every time the ball hits an arm”. Frustration is when you want to do that, when you want to change something and you are not able to.
