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Guardiola: We have won the Premier League six in the past 9 years, and Manchester City has been better than Manchester United since coaching

2:06pm, 14 September 2025【Football】

Attendance at the pre-Derby press conference in Manchester City on September 14, Guardiola talked about Foden and comparing Manchester City with Manchester United in recent years.

Talking about the importance of getting Foden back to his best form

"He is the person I pay most attention to, I really want to see him happy, smile in every training session, and contribute. Part of the reason we got into trouble last season was because of the lack of him, whether it was his creativity in the offensive zone 3 or his diligent professional attitude, we missed him very much, and he was excellent in these aspects. We sometimes see some signs of ‘Oh, he’s coming back’, but then he will be suspended for a week or ten days due to minor injuries. All players need to get back through games and day-to-day efforts, which is the direction we have to work on. He has to keep trying anyway."

Talking about whether the Manchester City Derby is still challenging

"I always think that some teams have the strength to beat us, of course, I respect Manchester United, I respect their history very much, and they The achievements made in the past and the contribution to English football and the world of football as a whole, so if they beat us, it's worthy. However, Manchester United always led the way in the 90s, maybe Manchester City sometimes beat them, both at home and away. They have won 30 Premier League titles, and over the past 9 years, we have won 6 Premier League titles. But the result is the most important thing, and we have been better than them since I coached Manchester City. For ten years, nine years, we have always been better than them and have scored more points. They can certainly beat us, but do we want to be beaten? No. Because we need these points, we have to break the pace of losing streak. I don't think too much about the past, it will make us feel pain, and I hope these points will help us win trophys or stay competitive. Of course, this game is special for us and the fans of the other side, and we will go all out."

Talking about whether you still enjoy beating Manchester United or ranking higher than them in the league

"I am happy to be the Premier League champion because this is what I pursue. To do this, you have to beat Manchester United. Sometimes we don't win games against Manchester United, but we still win the league championship. Honestly, I don't personally have much obsession with this. Of course, this is important because it's special. The key is to focus on what we should do, keep our emotions stable, and do what you should do. But no matter what, it's ultimately up to you to the standings, whether you qualify for the Champions League, whether you are competing for the championship, whether you are in the FA Cup finals, etc. Manchester United is Manchester United, no matter how they perform, they always have excellent players, just look at how much money they have invested in the past decade. As for what exactly happened, I don't know. I didn't have any boss or CEO Or someone from Manchester United has talked about it. "

Talking about the inspiration of watching tennis, golf and other games during international match days

"These athletes are so great, and when you watch the Grand Slam finals and see how golfers like Fleetwood and Hatton hit the ball, they're simply playing another event. We also play tennis or golf at times, but that's another thing altogether. You realize they're at the highest level of competition , is another level of existence, which is really pleasing to the eye. "

talk about what traits it can bring to Manchester City players

"Mentality aspects cannot be copied, but we can learn from them. Sina and Alcalas are very serious about every scoring point. Even if they lose a point or make a mistake once, they will only be temporarily depressed for a second, and then quickly adjust. Their body language is incredible."