September 27th 2023.
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City suffered an unexpected 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Despite the shock loss, Guardiola was full of praise for his team's performance.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the manager said, "We played an incredible game. They increased their aggression in the second half and scored a goal. Last season we were out against Southampton, but tonight we were here. Congratulations to Newcastle."
Guardiola noted that the game was tight and his players put in a good shift. He also was pleased that no injuries were sustained and two of his players, Mateo Kovacic and Jack Grealish, managed to get some minutes on the pitch.
The City boss also made sure to give some special recognition to the youngsters in his squad. He praised Oscar Bobb for his "brilliant performance" and stated that Kalvin Phillips had been "really good". Despite the loss, Guardiola left St James' Park feeling satisfied with his team's efforts.
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