He is far better than Arsenal Ødegaard, let’s put sentiment aside” – Pep Guardiola lauds unsung Manchester City star after Manchester United victory
“Let’s put aside our feelings and say that he is much better than Arsenal Ødegaard,” Pep Guardiola said about an unknown Manchester City star after Manchester United won.
Manager Pep Guardiola of Manchester City was quick to praise player Bernardo Silva after their win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The triple winners beat Manchester United 3-0 on Sunday afternoon, their first win at Old Trafford since 2021. Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden scored late in the game. Haaland gave the Sky Blues the lead from the penalty spot in the middle of the first half, and early in the second half, he doubled Manchester City’s lead with a header that went over the goalkeeper.
The Norwegian forward has now scored five goals against Manchester United. In the 80th minute, after Rodri’s shot was saved by Andre Onana, he set up Phil Foden for a tap-in. With the 3-0 win, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City moved back within two points of Premier League leaders Tottenham. It was also Pep Guardiola’s team’s first clean sheet since September.
Guardiola was quick to praise midfielder Bernardo Silva after the game. Silva was in charge of Manchester City’s smooth win at Old Trafford on Sunday. Not many big cars, and he doesn’t dress very well. Not everyone in the locker room loves him. In the summer, we were afraid we would lose him. He can’t be replaced.” “I could talk for ten minutes about how important Bernardo Silva is to me and this team.” The guy is a really great player. We love him so much!” Silva had been linked with a move away from Manchester City during the summer transfer window. In August, he signed a new deal at the Etihad Stadium, stopping months of rumors. The 29-year-old has played nine times for Manchester City so far this season. On Sunday, he played in his 14th Manchester Derby.
