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Pep Guardiola mentioned he was relieved that his Manchester Metropolis facet ended their latest depressing run following a cushty 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
Kevin De Bruyne, returning to the beginning line-up for the primary time in additional than two months, was the star of the present because the Belgian helped himself to a purpose and an help on the Etihad.
Bernardo Silva and Jeremy Doku had been additionally on the scoresheet on a night when Guardiola’s facet, regardless of showcasing some defensive frailty, confirmed glimpses of their former self.
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And the Metropolis boss was understandably happy to see his crew get again to profitable methods.
“We gained, we gained. Undoubtedly we would have liked it,” mentioned Guardiola.
“We gained, we make a efficiency that was actually good.”
The consequence strikes Metropolis up one place to fourth within the desk, though Guardiola was fast to emphasize he takes one sport at a time.
Requested if this was an indication the Metropolis of previous had been again, Guardiola mentioned: ““I don’t know, we’ve to show it once more.
“It is only one sport however it is very important have damaged this run.”
“I’m completely happy I may do 70 minutes”
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On the efficiency of De Bruyne, Guardiola added: “He [De Bruyne] was wonderful, particularly within the first half.
“When he’s match he’s so essential for us. He has been an unimaginable affect on our crew.”
Talking about returning to the beginning eleven after such an extended time frame out, De Bruyne mentioned: “I attempt to handle it a bit. However once I’m on the pitch, this made we do what I did however typically it’s also my downfall.
“Within the second half I attempted to handle it a bit extra and management it a bit of bit. I’m completely happy I may do 70-minutes. That’s a giant enchancment on what I’ve executed recently.”
In the meantime, Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo was dignified in defeat, however admitted lacking a few good possibilities could have finally price his crew.
“A whole lot of classes we’ve to study,” he mentioned.
“We confronted an excellent crew. We must always have executed higher with the probabilities that we had that would have modified the momentum of the sport.
“However general the crew fought, the crew competed however Metropolis are tough to cease.”
Subsequent up for Metropolis is a visit to Crystal Palace on Saturday, whereas Forest return to Manchester with a go to to Previous Trafford.
