“It’s Not Over” – Pep Guardiola Fires Back at Criticism After Manchester City’s Win vs Luton Town

After a week of spats and arguments, Pep Guardiola finally seems to be back on track. Manchester City fought their way through Luton Town in what was a very important win for Pep Guardiola’s men. The Sky Blues were under fire, with experts calling them out for their recent performance. But Guardiola makes a point not to underestimate the team yet.

The coach has led his team to their first Champions League trophy. But all of a sudden, things started to fall apart for them in the middle of what seemed to be a comfortable run this year. But Pep is not someone who bogs down.

Pep Guardiola makes a statement after their win against Luton Town

The team has been on a winless streak for the last four games. The team lost many important points that could prove crucial at the end of the season when it gets tighter at the top. Man City looked in a bit of confusion in those games. However, the win at Kenilworth Road raised Pep Guardiola’s spirit, who said it was not over yet.

According to reports, Guardiola stated, “The people say it’s over [for Man City] but we want to make them wrong and believe that still it’s not over, still we want to be there [challenging]. Will we be able to? It depends on us how we perform…” After giving them the most successful season last year, the Spanish coach’s self-confidence cannot be questioned. And the stir from the media would have challenged one of the most successful coaches in the world.

Meanwhile, the Premier League never ceases to surprise the fans. The table is in a hot spot at the moment, with the top four spots being very close. The UAE-owned team came back from a similar situation last year, being a few points behind Arsenal. However, the team would like to get rid of the injury woes.

Haaland absent for the game against Luton Town

Pep Guardiola has already raised concern about the tight schedule taking a toll on his players. After the season opener blow to Kevin De Bruyne, the current phase is proving troublesome for its star player, Erling Haaland. The player missed today’s game and was not even considered for the bench.

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The player suffered a bone injury during their last match against Aston Villa, as per reports. However, City’s coach clarified earlier that it was not a fracture and expects his return soon. The player also suffered ankle issues last month, which also kept him off for a few international games as well. In essence, the player’s availability is very important for the team’s success this season.

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