Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola spoke to journalists after the Champions League match against Napoli, commenting on his team's current situation. According to him, during the last two matches, the team acquired new qualities and showed a more balanced game on the field.
"The team has shown coolness in both defense and attack in the last two games. The players understand each other well, which has a positive effect on teamwork. It's very pleasant for us to prepare for the match against Arsenal in this mood," Guardiola said.
The Spanish coach emphasized the players' stubbornness and high level of discipline on the field during the match against Napoli. Therefore, the team won not only in terms of scores, but also tactically. In his opinion, each player in the "Citizens" squad is now fully demonstrating their potential, and the team has become quite stable in terms of overall morale.
"We have a good psychological atmosphere now. I see confidence and strength on the players' faces. In this spirit, playing against Arsenal, one of the most important matches of the EPL, is a great motivation for us," the coach added.
As is known, Manchester City is one of the teams exerting significant pressure on their rivals in the English Premier League. The team competes for the top spots every season and has won various trophies under Guardiola's leadership. Therefore, the anticipated clash with Arsenal has become an exciting and eagerly awaited match for many fans.
Arsenal is currently in good form. They are a team that is fast, mobile, and able to put pressure on the opponent on the field. But we will also go against them with our own plan and use all our capabilities on the field," Guardiola said.
As a reminder, Manchester City will play away against Arsenal in their next Premier League match on September 21st. This match is not only crucial for the championship's foundation but is also expected to be a highly anticipated football spectacle for the fans of both teams.
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