The Official Manchester City Premiership Champions Thread

[stuartmmcfc]

How did Sergio score from THAT angle?

[stuartmmcfc]

Just watched Peps post match interview. He's a happy talkative soul today.

[stuartmmcfc]

A transcript:

"I'm so happy, believe me" - manager quotes

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gave a series of short answers to BBC Sport's Damian Johnson after the match, a selection of which appears below:

Damian Johnson: "What was your view of the red card for Fernandinho?"

Pep Guardiola: "You are the journalist. Not me."

DJ: "You're the manager. I'm sure the fans would like to know.

PG: "Ask the referee - not me."

DJ: "You don't seem that happy that you've won."

PG: "More than you would believe. More than you would believe I am happy."

DJ: "You're not showing it."

PG: "I'm so happy believe me. I'm so happy. Happy new year."

DJ: "Are Manchester City in the title race?"

PG: "Yesterday no. Why today are we in the title race?"

[85Carrera]

If we recalled Hart and played a settled defence, we might do better second half of the season.

Won't happen of course

[greygoose]

stuartmmcfc said:

A transcript:

"I'm so happy, believe me" - manager quotes

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gave a series of short answers to BBC Sport's Damian Johnson after the match, a selection of which appears below:

Damian Johnson: "What was your view of the red card for Fernandinho?"

Pep Guardiola: "You are the journalist. Not me."

DJ: "You're the manager. I'm sure the fans would like to know.

PG: "Ask the referee - not me."

DJ: "You don't seem that happy that you've won."

PG: "More than you would believe. More than you would believe I am happy."

DJ: "You're not showing it."

PG: "I'm so happy believe me. I'm so happy. Happy new year."

DJ: "Are Manchester City in the title race?"

PG: "Yesterday no. Why today are we in the title race?"

Not sure why he was like that in the interview, they did win even with ten men, seemed a bit childish really.

[anniesdad]

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11679/10716...

I'm guessing this has something to do with it ^.

Seems he wasn't happy before the game talking about his exit from the club if things don't improve. I guess the fans failing to rouse themselves and his team by half time didn't help.

What are the City fans opinions on Pep, how he's doing and how long you see him being there for and where do you go if he does decide to leave?!

[GTO-3R]

This is the first time that Pep has had a challenge and not just had a world class side to dominate everyone. You can tell he doesnt like it and IMO isn't up to the job!

But I'm a red so going to say that

[berlintaxi]

GTO-3R said:

This is the first time that Pep has had a challenge and not just had a world class side to dominate everyone. You can tell he doesnt like it and IMO isn't up to the job!

Whereas Jose is doing such a great job, and is never grumpy in interviews.

[jammy-git]

You have to admit, both Jose and Pep are currently being outshone by Conte and Klopp. And even Pochettino and Wenger (given the relative resources at their disposal)!

[GTO-3R]

berlintaxi said:

Whereas Jose is doing such a great job, and is never grumpy in interviews.

I think it's clear to see that Jose is doing a good job and we are clearly playing far far better football than we have the last few seasons. We're improving with every game!

He can be grumpy sometimes but is nothing like he used to be at Chelsea etc...

[berlintaxi]

You only had Zlatan this season, you would still look pretty average without him.

[Black can man]

GTO-3R said:

He can be grumpy sometimes but is nothing like he used to be at Chelsea etc...

You are kidding aren't you .

[franki68]

jammy-git said:

You have to admit, both Jose and Pep are currently being outshone by Conte and Klopp. And even Pochettino and Wenger (given the relative resources at their disposal)!

yes conte and klopp are very shiny ,it's all the saliva left on them by the media asslicking ,reflecting the light

[anniesdad]

jammy-git said:

You have to admit, both Jose and Pep are currently being outshone by Conte and Klopp. And even Pochettino and Wenger (given the relative resources at their disposal)!

Both Conte's and Klopp's teams are doing well, neither of course have won anything yet but yes, they're doing well. I guess the question is who's up to the fight to challenge them both, Jose's well up for it, what was it he said the other day...give him a contract extension now and he won't need to seek advice before signing it. Pep on the other hand, sounds like he wants out. Poch is quite in demand although his stock fell when he prioritised qualifying for the champions league next year over actually playing in the champions league and Wenger continues to be an enigma.

[GTO-3R]

Black can man said:

GTO-3R said:

He can be grumpy sometimes but is nothing like he used to be at Chelsea etc...

You are kidding aren't you .

Nah

[Wacky Racer]

This is more like it. West Ham have been rather poor, but good flowing movement from City, Pep will be very pleased.

But knowing City anything can happen in the second half.......

[stuartmmcfc]

That's always the worry I can't shake

[FN2TypeR]

stuartmmcfc said:

That's always the worry I can't shake

What about now?

[stuartmmcfc]

Almost confident

[towser44]

Better tonight, but as a lifelong fan and former season ticket holder even in the Division 1 & 2 days of the mid 90's, I'm not a Pep fan at all. Think his weekend antics were shoddy and he knew it, because the interviewer tweeted that Pep apologised to him shortly after for his actions.