He came out with all of City. Plugged in, right. And as luck would have it, Fulham were erratic and hesitant. The light blues took advantage of all these circumstances to close the duel in the first half thanks to goals from Semenyo, O’Reilly and Haaland that left Manchester City three points behind Arsenal. Ten minutes before the end of Sunday’s match against Liverpool, nine points separated them. Guardiola, however, refused to accept that distance, arguing that Arsenal still have to play against Brentford on Thursday. Asked about the fight with Arteta for the Premier League title, the Catalan said that they both know each other very well. <\/p>\n
Are you satisfied with your team’s dominance and the three points?<\/b> <\/p>\n
Yes, it wasn’t easy after a match with as many emotions as the Liverpool one. If we had let Fulham play they would have given us problems, they are a great team, but our first half was the best. We were together, compact. I am very happy with the boys, they have shown that we can do things. <\/p>\n
Did you expect the impact that Semenyo has had since his arrival at City?<\/b> <\/p>\n
He has scored many goals, he has a nose for it. But it’s not just that, he also knows how to hold the ball and have it at his feet very well. He is a great player, the club made a very good signing. <\/p>\n
O’Reilly started playing with you as a full-back, but against Fulham he was in midfield. How do you rate your performance in that area?<\/b> <\/p>\n
That is his position, as number ten. He did a good job today. The team is growing, and the players are returning to the team. <\/p>\n
Haaland scored again, but was substituted at half-time, why?<\/b> <\/p>\n
He had discomfort, that’s why we changed him. I have learned from a mistake I made when I was young, you should not doubt the best scorers because in the end they will end up shutting you up. The season is long and we need him, and he needs to be fit and ready for the final stretch of the season. <\/p>\n
Now only three points separate you from Arsenal, will you be watching the match against Brentford tomorrow?<\/b> <\/p>\nRelated news<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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