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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola told reporters that defeat to Manchester United had lasting effect.
Following the victory against Leicester City, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admitted that the defeat against Manchester United did a number on their confidence.
The Cityzens have been on an abysmal run of form, only picking up their second win in the last 13 against Leicester today. However, the tally of wins could have been three or even more as they came close to a derby day victory against Manchester United before a shambolic final ten minutes condemned them to another defeat.
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‘I would cry’ – emotional Guardiola reflects on latest milestone after win over Leicester City
Pep Guardiola expressed overwhelming pride after reaching another major milestone following Manchester City’s victory over Leicester City.
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Leicester vs Man City: Savinho finally turns up to help Guardiola's men return to winning ways
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
According to Pep, their already low confidence sunk to the bottom, and it had a consequential effect on subsequent results.
What Guardiola said
“So many days without winning when we are used to it. It's a relief,” Pep told reporters. “The performance was not our best; Leicester were good. Happy for the result for the players, their commitment to be here.
"We cannot sustain for 90 minutes; today we proved that again. Commitment and physicality. Clear our minds now by getting results. We are far away from winning the Premier League.
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We accept there's already no chance of that, but we have other things to fight for. FA Cup, top four, and winning games help.
"They were better than us in the second half. We cannot sustain the aggression and pressing. We just can't right now. This is just one game. The game against Manchester United hurt us a lot in terms of confidence.
"That game killed us. That game was mentally a struggle, then tough games against Aston Villa and Everton. It is what it is, we have to hunt for wins, and that's life. Most of the players proved again they are ready to fight."
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