Not Mentioning Solksjaer, Guardiola Reveals The Key To Victory Over Manchester United

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JAKARTA - Manchester City managed to win from Manchester United during the Manchester derby at Old Trafford Stadium, Saturday, November 6. Manchester City coach, Josep Guardiola is clearly proud of this result and revealed the key behind his team's victory.

In the meeting on the 11th week of the 2021 Premier League, Manchester City did come as guests at Old Trafford. Even so, Kevin De Bruyne even managed to show dominance over the host by recording the final score of 2-0.

Criticism of Olegunnar Solksjaer is increasing. But for Pep the victory was the fruit of the hard work of his team. According to the coach, City was able to get that because during the game they were able to dominate possession.

"The best way to silence Old Trafford is to have the ball... to have the ball and we did it," said Pep Guardiola.

"And we played very well, except maybe in the ten minutes of the second half, when we lost the ball a few times."

Although it does not deny that there are still a few shortcomings, but Josep Guardiola still gives appreciation to the players who have fought hard. Moreover, this match is a match that pawns the prestige between clubs from Manchester.

"Big credit, my admiration, and pride for the players. In fact, we played very well from start to finish," Guardiola said after the game.

The three points collected from the match against Manchester United made The Citizen occupy second place in the standings with a collection of 23 points. Not only that, but Manchester City has also established itself as the club that has most often bowed to Manchester United at home in the Premier League competition, with eight wins.