Every word Pep Guardiola said in pre-Tottenham press conference

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola addressed the media ahead of their critical match against Tottenham Hotspur.

He provided updates on player fitness, shared his thoughts on the current stage of the season, and discussed the upcoming challenge against Tottenham.

Regarding team news, Guardiola revealed that Jack Grealish had recovered from illness and Nathan Ake was showing improvement.

However, Ake’s participation in the Tottenham match would depend on his performance in an upcoming training session.

Guardiola expressed his satisfaction with being at this crucial juncture of the season, acknowledging the pressure but emphasizing the importance of the entire season’s work leading up to this point.

He spoke highly of Tottenham’s manager and their aggressive playing style, suggesting that controlling the game wouldn’t be the sole factor for City’s success.

Downplaying City’s past struggles at Tottenham’s stadium, Guardiola stressed their focus on achieving something special this time around.

He acknowledged the difficulty of winning four consecutive league titles but highlighted the unique opportunity City had in front of them. Maintaining focus and tension on the pitch was crucial, he emphasized.

Recognizing Tottenham’s fight for Champions League qualification, Guardiola nonetheless reiterated City’s own significant target: winning the Premier League title.

He concluded by mentioning City being just two wins away from achieving this historic feat, while also acknowledging that a personal sixth championship for him would tie him with other legendary managers.

Here’s full Pep Guardiola’s press conference