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The City boss expressed gratitude that his team boasts Erling Haaland netting goals and the Italian goalkeeper preventing them, following a win at Brentford that came with another injury concern for the midfielder.

The Striker's Stunning Form

"We possess an incredible striker and keeper," stated Guardiola, with Haaland's ninth-minute strike proving the winning factor. Haaland's current form are approaching the standards of the team's 2022-23 season, as the No 9 has found the net in nine straight games. "He's the best," commented his boss. "During the season of the three trophies, he scored – how many? – countless goals In my view he's integrated now, he's comfortable. He believes now that this is his home."

The Keeper's Key Intervention

On Donnarumma's decisive stop from the opponent, Guardiola stated: "He starts to play at the highest level at 17. When they told me he's twenty-six it's like he's had centuries playing football. His composure, his aura. With clubs who are strong you face a single chance and he succeeded today. A one-on-one situation."

The Manager's Landmark Achievement

Pep reached the individual milestone of two hundred and fifty Premier League wins, surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger in reaching that number in a record-breaking three hundred and forty-nine matches. "I'll treat them to a nice meal, perhaps not in Manchester, somewhere sunnier," he remarked of those iconic coaches. "Alternatively in Manchester. It is an honor and a privilege to be in Premier League history. I say thank you to the club and the squad and the backroom team I had. We achieved it quicker and faster. Now we aim for another 250 matches."

Rodri's Injury Setback

Regarding Rodri's hamstring issue, the latest problem after a serious knee issue previously, Guardiola commented: "I would love to have him frequently but after one year it happens all the time, it is very taxing. This is why we attempted to be cautious, play for 60-65 minutes but it can't continue."

Brentford's Reaction

Keith Andrews, was pleased that his team improved after City's first-half dominance to threaten until the full-time signal. "What we're trying to do is bring a squad as one, a club united, after so many changes," he stated. "I think it's growing. I believe you could see that in the later stages performance today against top-level opposition."