Guardiola: This is the Secret Behind Tottenham's Comeback, and There are Still Many Matches
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola appeared in a press conference following the 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the 24th round of the English Premier League.
The coach said in his interview: "It was a good match. After the goal we conceded, we struggled... but we came back again. Overall, it was a very good performance. Unfortunately, we couldn't win."
He added, "Our plan was to try to maintain possession of the ball, score goals, and not concede any."
Regarding Tottenham's comeback: "They strengthened their defense, scored a goal, and then we gained momentum. In some transitions, we didn't have the control they had. It wasn't a big problem."
Regarding whether Rodri was substituted because of his yellow card: "That was not the reason."
He concluded about the title race: "We are playing at a high level. We didn't have the consistency needed to win the matches that others managed to achieve, 14 matches is a big number. Six points [the gap with Arsenal]. The next match."
The coach said in his interview: "It was a good match. After the goal we conceded, we struggled... but we came back again. Overall, it was a very good performance. Unfortunately, we couldn't win."
He added, "Our plan was to try to maintain possession of the ball, score goals, and not concede any."
Regarding Tottenham's comeback: "They strengthened their defense, scored a goal, and then we gained momentum. In some transitions, we didn't have the control they had. It wasn't a big problem."
Regarding whether Rodri was substituted because of his yellow card: "That was not the reason."
He concluded about the title race: "We are playing at a high level. We didn't have the consistency needed to win the matches that others managed to achieve, 14 matches is a big number. Six points [the gap with Arsenal]. The next match."