After Manchester City's second successive win, Pep Guardiola warned that his side were not playing well, lacked composure and remained far from returning to their best levels.
The city followed A An unconvincing 2-0 victory It defeated Leicester City last week with a score of 4-1 over its guest, West Ham United, on Sunday Not comfortable As the score line suggests.
West Ham had the better of the chances in the first ten minutes before Vladimir Coufal scored an own goal to put City ahead. Erling Haaland The defending champions headed into a 2-0 lead in the first half, after a brilliant attack from Savinho, while the Norwegian's second goal and a pass from Phil Foden extended the lead to four goals within the first hour.
Niklas Volkrug reduced the gap for the visitors, who lost their last two matches with a score of 1-9 on aggregate, but cityThe team boss was also concerned about his team's performance. “You judge the results,” Guardiola told the assembled media in his post-match press conference. “Our performance was not good. We have seen our level in many years. We are not at our level.
“Don't get me wrong. I'm very happy. I'll sleep better until the FA Cup. But he wondered if the old Manchester City and the way we play are back? No. You have to know that. I've watched the matches. For years we're not at the level, come on.”
“Of course there are incredibly many positives. But if you ask me, the team is playing the same way as it did years ago. No, not at all.”
West Ham coach Julen Lopetegui agreed that his side performed well, especially in comparison A landslide victory over Liverpool 5-0 Last weekend. “The match today was very different (from the Liverpool match),” said the pressured coach. “We did not take advantage of our clear positions.”
“There were glimpses of brilliance,” was all Guardiola admitted. “The work ethic has been incredible, but it still lacks composure. We are rushing everything. We have struggled with results recently but the last two wins are good and we are unbeaten in three games.”
the Premier League Defending champion Salford City will host the fourth-tier team in the third round of the FA Cup next Saturday. The club is supported by a glut of exes Manchester United The players hope that Manchester City is still looking for its best at Etihad Stadium.