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Man City boss Guardiola: Everton pushed us hard

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he enjoyed the manner of victory against Everton.

City won 2-0 thanks to a late Erling Haaland brace.

“I love to win this type of game," said Guardiola.

“The difficulty is there, we knew it. Everton at home is always complicated. We lost a lot of points over the years.

“What I am happy with the most was the shape and the body language in the second half was much better.

“The first half we were complaining. 12:30 kick-off is more difficult, but the body language was not good.

“The chemistry between the players, we have to better, in the second half we were better.

“We read better, the space we should attack. Kyle, Kevin, Bernardo, and Jack made an incredible contribution - especially Jack in the last minutes, to keep the ball.

“I like to win these games suffering. How difficult it is in the Premier League. Nothing is for granted.

“The way they celebrate shows how difficult it was and how pleased they are."

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