Pep Guardiola praises resilience as Manchester City dominate despite second-half challenges

Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory over Brighton at the Amex on October 23, 2021, with Phil Foden scoring twice to secure the win. Despite a dominant first-half performance, City endured a more difficult second half, with Brighton pushing back and showing strong character.

Pep Guardiola acknowledged the pressure his team faced after the break, praising Brighton’s resilience and the lessons learned. “It was a huge victory for us. We win the game because we have good players,” Guardiola said, admiring the way his team responded to challenges.

Brighton’s manager, Graham Potter, praised his team’s efforts despite the loss. “We were fantastic in the second half. So proud of the players. They were together, they had spirit, they had quality,” Potter said. However, he also reflected on the “cheap goal” they conceded, which made it difficult for them to recover after City’s early dominance.

Foden’s brace was a key highlight, further cementing his growing influence at Manchester City, and ensuring the visitors secured all three points.