Pep urges his side to be calm despite 21 wins
PEP Guardiola hailed an outstanding performance but called for calm after City extended their run of consecutive victories to 21 with a 4-1 defeat of Wolves.
The Blues struck three times in the final 10 minutes, with Gabriel Jesus grabbing two, as the Premier League leaders held off an unexpected Wolves fightback to claim a deserved win at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.
The result lifted quadruplechasing City 15 points clear at the top of the table before United’s game at Crystal Palace last night, but manager Guardiola insists nothing is finished yet.
“Liverpoool are the champions, they have the crown,” said the Blues boss. “If we want to take them out we have to win the Premier League and there are still many points to win.
“We are in a really good position – I did not expect to be in this position two or three months ago – but we need to be calm and compete like we did today.
“I had a feeling we were going to be good. I saw the team, how focused they were when we warmed up. I thought they were ready.
“Wolves had one shot on target and got one goal – and
after that they had a good five minutes. If you let them run they kill you, they are so good with their pace.
“But in 90 minutes we conceded so few actions to them and we created enough against them.
“It was an incredibly well deserved victory and a big compliment to the guys, they were outstanding.”
City finished strongly with three goals in the last 10 minutes against Wolves.
“It’s nice to finish with goals and we created chances against one of the best organised teams in the Premier League,” said Guardiola.
“We were so serious and it was a good victory.
“To finish 4-1 is good for the confidence and for the next games. Now rest, and then Man United.”