December 7th 2024.
Manchester City, under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, faced a tough challenge against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Despite their best efforts, the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Guardiola expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, particularly in defending set-pieces, claiming they are currently the weakest in the Premier League in this aspect.
The game started off with Palace taking the lead twice, thanks to goals from Daniel Munoz and Maxence Lacroix. However, City managed to equalize with goals from Erling Haaland and Rico Lewis, securing a point for their team. Guardiola was not only frustrated with the result, but also with the officials as Lewis was given a red card in the final minutes of the game.
The draw leaves City in fourth place on the Premier League table, trailing eight points behind leaders Liverpool. To make matters worse, Liverpool now have a game in hand after their Merseyside derby against Everton was postponed earlier on Saturday. Guardiola acknowledged the importance of avoiding mistakes in football, but also praised his team for their two fantastic goals.
When questioned about City's chances at winning the title after the draw at Selhurst Park, Guardiola refused to discuss it, emphasizing the need to focus on one game at a time. He also reminded everyone that the team had recently suffered four consecutive losses before this draw, indicating that they still have a long way to go before they can even consider competing for the title.
As for their performance against Nottingham Forest and the draw with Palace, Guardiola believes they still need to play more games to establish consistency. However, he also recognizes the challenges they are facing, such as injuries and other external factors, and is proud of his team for their effort and determination. He concludes by expressing his satisfaction with working with such a dedicated group of players.
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