Pep Guardiola’s praise for ‘amazing’ Bristol City fans as Man City win cup clash

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Bristol City after watching his Manchester City side given a tough test before taking the victory in the FA Cup at Ashton Gate.
Chris Holt
By Chris Holt
Published 28th Feb 2023, 22:26 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2023, 22:27 BST
Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, shakes hands with Nigel Pearson, Manager of Bristol City, prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Bristol City and Manchester City at Ashton Gate. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, shakes hands with Nigel Pearson, Manager of Bristol City, prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Bristol City and Manchester City at Ashton Gate. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, shakes hands with Nigel Pearson, Manager of Bristol City, prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Bristol City and Manchester City at Ashton Gate. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The Premier League title challengers took an early lead through Phil Foden but the Robins never let their heads drop and after having a few half chances of their own, it took Man City until the 75th minute before they put the game to bed, when Foden scored a second.

Kevin De Bruyne added a third five minutes later to give the scoreline a flattering gloss and Guardiola knew his team had been in a match in ffront of a very vocal Bristol City support.

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“It was a good result,” he said. “We scored a goal but for 10 or 15 minutes after we scored, Bristol showed us how good they can be. I was impressed by some players, I didn’t know them. But in the second half it was much better and after the second goal and the third the game was over.”

“Everywhere, especially in this country, with the environment [it is difficult],” he added on ITV. “I remember five years ago when we came here in the semi-final for our first title, our first Carabao Cup and the environment was amazing. I remember that perfectly. So, yes, good result, terrific atmosphere and noise and away, wherever you play, is difficult and we behave as we are.”

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