I didn’t expect amazing start – Wagner
David Wagner did not expect Huddersfield to have a 100 per cent record after two Premier League games, even after his experience of achieving the improbable at the John Smith’s Stadium last season.
The Terriers became just the third side in Premier League history to win their first two games following promotion, emulating Bolton in 2001 and Hull last season, as Aaron Mooy’s terrific 50th-minute effort earned them a 1-0 home victory over Newcastle eight days on from their 3-0 triumph at Crystal Palace.
“I don’t have to pinch myself but I didn’t expect it,” Wagner said of his team’s start.
“But it’s football, if someone knows that in football everything is possible then it’s me and our club after what we’ve seen and felt last season.
“We only wanted to be brave in every single game, to search for our chance, and I think we’ve done it so far. Of course we are over the moon with six points in the two opening games, two clean sheets and I think these points were deserved, it’s what makes it even bigger.” Australian Mooy had spent last season with Huddersfield on loan from Manchester City and was one of Wagner’s top transfer targets as he made the arrangement permanent this summer.
“He doesn’t really say much, doesn’t smile a lot, he’s very calm but he is for sure very happy and very proud as well, and I think he deserves all the credit for his goal,” Wagner added.
“He’s a great technical footballer with such unbelievable working attitude. This is why I love this player.
“He was one of our priorities. He likes this football club, dressing room and his role in our team.”
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