Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has vowed to restore the club’s dominance in English football following their victory over Tottenham.
Erling Haaland’s early strike in the 12th minute secured a crucial win for City, strengthening their position in the race for next season’s UEFA Champions League qualification.
Despite the victory, Guardiola admitted that City’s title chances this season are slim, with Liverpool maintaining a commanding lead in the Premier League. City currently sit 20 points behind the leaders, following a difficult campaign marked by inconsistency.
With their Champions League hopes already dashed after a play-off defeat to Real Madrid, Guardiola acknowledged that the FA Cup remains their only chance at silverware this season. However, he remains confident in the club’s long-term future.
“This season will never be like the old City,” Guardiola stated. “That City was too good, but we will be back.”
Reflecting on the match, he noted that his team struggled in the second half but managed to hold on for the win.
Meanwhile, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou admitted that his injury-hit squad struggled against City’s dominance in the first half, conceding that eagerness led to mistakes in their performance.
Guardiola’s comments signal his determination to rebuild City’s squad and return to title-winning form in the coming seasons.
