In the high-stakes world of soccer, the pursuit often becomes to keep competing for titles this season. Manchester City is one team that remains under pressure to win titles every season because of the stars they have. But Pep Guardiola has warned it is a horrible approach. He would prefer Erling Haaland and the rest of the team to focus on winning their next game against Everton.
Everton has currently performed impressively and got the reward by scoring sensational wins. However, the Sky Blues fans will hope the team can return to form against the team they are expected to win.
Pep Guardiola has his priorities set!
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Manchester City were treble winners, including Champions League winners last season under Pep Guardiola. It has seen the expectations of Erling Haaland and Co. go sky high. The fans also have high expectations as they want the team to retain the three trophies. But the Spanish manager feels that rather than focusing on trophies, they should put all their attention on the Everton clash.
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Pep said, “The satisfaction of what we’ve done will remain but we have to do it again. I’ve never started a season thinking, ‘How many titles can we win?’ It’s a horrible approach. Next is Goodison Park. Further, then that doesn’t exist, not anything.”
Everton will be a tough test for the current Premier League champions. It is because they are unbeaten in four games in the league. Out of that, two wins have come at home against Chelsea and Newcastle United. The Toffees won those convincingly. Pep Guardiola’s team will have to deal with the physicality of the team. Defending set-pieces will be crucial for the team to battle against Everton.
Pep Guardiola: "The satisfaction of what we've done will remain but we have to do it again. I've never started a season thinking, 'How many titles can we win?' It's a horrible approach. Next is Goodison Park. Further than that doesn't exist, not anything…" [via @MullockSMirror]
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) December 26, 2023
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It does indicate it could be a game where they will have to break through the defense and hold their own. But Manchester City and Erling Haaland both have impressive previous records.
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Erling Haaland does have an impressive track record against the Toffees!
Doubts remain over the availability of the Norwegian striker. He is recovering well from the stress bone fracture. However, he did not play for a single minute in the FIFA Club World Cup. The reports indicate that he is fit for the clash. It could be great news for the player and team. It is because the striker has an impressive track record against Toffees.
He scored two goals in two games last season. At Goodison Park, City has won all their last seven fixtures. It has also been a great hunting ground to score. They have scored over two goals in six fixtures against Everton.
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Manchester City fans will certainly back the team to return to winning ways in the Premier League. Will Pep Guardiola’s men defeat Everton? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.