Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City after victory against Everton

Manchester City defeated Everton in Premier League with a 2-1 scoreline. Gabriel Jesus scored twice to secure three points for Pep Guardiola. manr was visibly impressed by team’s performance and was all praise for his side.

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Pep Guardiola praised his team after victory against Everton

Pep Guardiola praised his team for ir display against Everton in ir recent clash. He stated that or teams would finish seventh or eighth in Premier League had y been trailing with such a huge gap behind league leaders Liverpool. Spanish tactician applauded his team saying that y played like a top team. He exclaimed that he was delighted with performance, team’s approach and behaviour throughout game.

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Gabriel Jesus scored twice for Manchester City

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus scored a brace to secure three points for team. Though Guardiola’s men were dominant in first half, y could t convert ir chances and ended first half without a goal. However, team played with an altoger different approach in second half. Jesus scored in 52nd minute through a curling shot, with Ilkay Gundogan registering an assist to his name. Jesus again struck his second for night six minutes later from a beautiful pass from Riyad Mahrez, doubling team’s lead. However, Everton struck in retaliation in 71st minute after Richarlison scored from a mistake from Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo. However, Guardiola’s men maintained ir lead till end of match, bagging much needed three points.

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Manchester City will next play against Port Vale in FA Cup

victory for Manchester City means that y are w third in Premier League with 44 points. Leicester City are placed second with 45 points. Premier League leaders Liverpool have an 11-point advant over Manchester City with two games in hand. City will next play against Port Vale in FA Cup on Saturday, January 4, 2020.

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