Guardiola said ahead of tonight's clash: (They are) excellent the way they play. Unai Emery and the consistency in every season, Villa is impressive and always he has done really well.
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It's not a surprise the quality of him and his management and the quality of the team.
I didn't watch all games because I don't think all managers watch all the games of opponents.
I think he's playing the same system. They have really good set-pieces and transitions with the two incredible fast players up front.
The shape is really clear what they do. They can do high pressing and afterwards defend very well with a back four or back five and a really structured line. (They have) an exceptional keeper.
That is why they are where they are, fighting to be there."