Guardiola circumspect as Man City bow out of Carabao Cup
September 28, 2023
Manchester City suffered their first loss of the season as they bowed out of the Carabao Cup following a 1-0 loss to Newcastle United.
It was a tough and physical game that saw the in-form Magpies advance to the next round courtesy of a goal from Sweden’s Alexander Isak.
Newcastle’s reward for their efforts was to be drawn against Manchester United, in a game that is a repeat of last season’s final.
Meanwhile speaking to Sky Sports after the game City boss Pep Guardiola was circumspect. “We played an incredible game. They increased after the break and were more aggressive. They scored a goal.
“Last season we were out against Southampton and not there, but tonight we were. Congratulations to Newcastle.
“They start to be more aggressive. Yeah, it was a tight game and the players who played, they played really good.
“It is football. The way we played in the first half and second half was amazing. But they played aggressive to win the game.
“I leave comfortable with how we played, no injuries and minutes for Mateo Kovacic and Jack Grealish.”
Guardiola also had words of encouragement for England international Kalvin Phillips who has struggled for game time at City in recent times. “He was very good. He was really, really good. We will see. Go home and rest and we see for next few games,” he said.
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Guardiola circumspect as Man City bow out of Carabao Cup
Manchester City suffered their first loss of the season as they bowed out of the Carabao Cup following a 1-0 loss to Newcastle United.
It was a tough and physical game that saw the in-form Magpies advance to the next round courtesy of a goal from Sweden’s Alexander Isak.
Newcastle’s reward for their efforts was to be drawn against Manchester United, in a game that is a repeat of last season’s final.
Meanwhile speaking to Sky Sports after the game City boss Pep Guardiola was circumspect. “We played an incredible game. They increased after the break and were more aggressive. They scored a goal.
“Last season we were out against Southampton and not there, but tonight we were. Congratulations to Newcastle.
“They start to be more aggressive. Yeah, it was a tight game and the players who played, they played really good.
“It is football. The way we played in the first half and second half was amazing. But they played aggressive to win the game.
“I leave comfortable with how we played, no injuries and minutes for Mateo Kovacic and Jack Grealish.”
Guardiola also had words of encouragement for England international Kalvin Phillips who has struggled for game time at City in recent times. “He was very good. He was really, really good. We will see. Go home and rest and we see for next few games,” he said.