Pep Guardiola has admitted that the 2024/25 season has been the toughest of his career. He added that going months without a win was hard, and the job became more demanding.
Speaking to the media ahead of their match against Southampton, Guardiola stated that Manchester City did not turn up in a lot of matches but have done well to bounce back. He believes qualification to the UEFA Champions League next season is important and said via Tribal Football:
Manchester City sit 3rd in the Premier League table with 64 points. They can go level with 2nd-placed Arsenal with a win, but will remain behind the Gunners on goal difference unless they thrash the relegated side by 9+ goals.
Manchester City are in the FA Cup final this season and can end the season on a high. They face Crystal Palace in the final, a year after losing to Manchester United in the same competition’s final.
Pep Guardiola’s side were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Real Madrid. They lost 6-3 on aggregate in the playoffs after finishing 22nd in the league phase.
Manchester City were on a 4-season winning streak in the Premier League. Liverpool have won the league this season, with three matches left in the league.
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