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Pep explains on-pitch frustrations taken out on Man City players

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has signalled out some of his players for taking the foot off the gas in the latter stages of the 2-0 win over Sunderland on Sunday.

The Spaniard feels that his side forgot to attack at the Stadium of Light following Leroy Sane's strike in the 59th minute of the game.

Guardiola was visibly frustrated when he spoke with David Silva and Willy Caballero on the pitch after the final whistle.

"We misunderstood the last 35 minutes at 2-0 when we were in control. We forgot to attack and it can be so dangerous if they score a goal," Guardiola told Sky Sports.

"You have to do that in the last 10 to 15 minutes, to rest with the ball - but we did it for longer.

"But the performance was so good and it's not easy playing every few days. Of course it's a good victory for us and we will keep going.

"We did it perfectly at Bournemouth in the last 10 or 15 minutes, but not 35. It's okay because the next time it's not going to happen.

"I saw many good things, a big congratulations on the performance and of course the three points."

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