`I prefer a 4-0 victory to a 4-2 comeback win like this,` Guardiola said at the post-match press conference.
At Etihad’s home field, Man City soon conceded two goals in just the first half of the first half, from John Stones’ own goal and then Joachim Andersen’s header.
Guardiola was worried in the first half when he saw Man City leading 0-2 early and kicking awkwardly.
For the first time, Man City won a Premier League match when leading 0-2 in the first half, thereby having their 16th consecutive unbeaten match in the tournament since February 2022.
According to Guardiola, Man City plays too risky, and the team cannot always wait for outstanding goals to correct mistakes.
Joachim Andersen headed in to help Palace lead Man City 2-0 from the 21st minute. Photo: Reuters
The Catalan coach also pointed out goalkeeper Ederson’s mistakes in the first half.
Haaland was the hero in Man City’s victory yesterday, when he scored the first hat trick in England, thereby saving the home team from a humiliating defeat at home.
Haaland in the situation that sealed a 4-2 victory for Man City.
Thanked his student, but Guardiola appeared calm before Haaland’s outburst.