'We know exactly what we have to do to play better, so that’s what we’re going to try to do.'
Date published: Thursday 12th January 2023 9:53 -Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City have “no chance” of derby glory against Manchester United if they repeat the dismal display which led to Carabao Cup elimination at the hands of struggling Southampton.as they slipped to a shock 2-0 quarter-final exitThe Premier League champions return to action at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime and manager Guardiola knows a major improvement is required.
Captain Ilkay Gundogan wasted the visitors’ best chance of a poor first-half performance which ultimately proved fatal to the club’s hopes of progression. “Even though it is sad and disappointing to be out of this cup, hopefully, at the end, in a few weeks we can at least look back and take something good out of this game.”The Welshman believes the victory, which set up a two-legged semi-final with Newcastle, provides optimism for the future as he turns his attention back to the top-flight relegation battle.
“We knew we had to be at our best but we showed from minute one to 96 and a half that we can be a very good Premier League side.
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