Pep Guardiola has made it clear that his Manchester City squad must continuously demonstrate their hunger and commitment on the pitch. As the team prepares for a crucial match against Southampton, the manager emphasized that no player should ever feel they have nothing left to prove.
Guardiola’s philosophy is rooted in the idea that complacency leads to decline. He believes that every match is an opportunity for players to reaffirm their quality and dedication. His comments come at a time when City is fighting for Champions League qualification, following a season where their dominance in English football was challenged.
“Every time we have to prove ourselves,” he said in Friday’s press conference.
“If you say you have nothing to prove, that is completely wrong and you should retire.
“The people pay the tickets to come to the stadium and I have to prove myself again and I disappoint myself when it’s not going well.
“I will say I was good or bad at the end of my career but right now I have to prove myself in every game. Life doesn’t live for memories,” he said.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 64 points.
In the last 35 games, it has won 19 times, drew 7 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Manchester City won 1-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 67 goals and conceding 43.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Southampton on Saturday 10th of May in Southampton. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.
Southampton performance and stats
Southampton is currently 20th in the Premier League with 11 points.
In the last 35 games, it has won once, drew 6 times, and lost 28 times. In its last match, Southampton lost 2-0 against Leicester City.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 25 goals and conceding 82.
Southampton will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester City on Saturday 10th of May in Southampton. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.
