Guardiola: City isn't that great yet

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola openly answered the question: "Can Manchester City's current squad be a great team?" and offered a realistic assessment against the backdrop of historic achievements.

Guardiola said: "No, that's too much. The "Centurions" season (the name of the 2017/2018 season, in which "Manchester City" won the EPL with 100 points), a treble season, or with a team that won the EPL four times in a row. With the current lineup, we will lose to them." As the coach noted, even in those high-level seasons, everything didn't feel like a pre-written script - in some situations, it felt like it would ruin everything.

"Nothing remains the same. But there are things I like about the current team. Maybe in two months I'll tell you how wrong I was! Maybe...," he added (source: City Xtra). That is, Pep has two perspectives at once: on one hand, compared to aspects like the "Centurions," the treble, and four consecutive championships, current "City" still has high standards; on the other hand, the team has suitable internal resources, energy, and potential - over time, this potential might rise to the level of "greatness."

The conclusion for fans is simple: Guardiola is measuring the bar against past gold standards. The current squad hasn't yet reached that "Centurions" or treble level, but through practice, adaptation, and trials, this path is open. In short, the goal is high, the recognition is true - now it's about confidence in the field, consistency, and time.