'We knew their strength' - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola summarises after thrashing Brighton 4-0

Pep Guardiola spoke about his team’s performance against Brighton after a comfortable win.
Henry Bryant
By Henry Bryant
Published 26th Apr 2024, 12:19 BST
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on April 25, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on April 25, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City at American Express Community Stadium on April 25, 2024 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

On Thursday, April 25, Brighton lost 4-0 to Manchester City at The Amex Stadium. The title-chasers now sit in second position with 76 points. However, if they were to win their game in hand, they’d find themselves first in the league.

In the post-match interview with Sky Sport, the Manchester City manager said: “We knew of Brighton’s strengths and they never give up. In the first half we found all the right rhythm to play… Brighton away is always really tough.”

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