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Pep Guardiola expressed gratitude that his team has Erling Haaland netting goals and Gianluigi Donnarumma preventing them, following a victory at Brentford's ground that came at the cost of another injury concern for the midfielder.

The Striker's Impressive Performance

"We possess an amazing forward and goalkeeper," stated the coach, with Haaland's ninth-minute goal proving the decisive factor. Haaland's current form are approaching the standards of City's 2022-23 season, as the number nine has found the net in nine consecutive games. "He's the top," added his boss. "During the season of the treble, he notched – how many? – countless goals In my view he's integrated now, he's settled. He believes now that this is his home."

The Keeper's Key Contribution

On the goalkeeper's important stop from the opponent, he said: "He began to perform at the highest level at 17. When I learned he's twenty-six it's like he's had decades playing football. His calmness, his aura. With clubs who play good you face one piece of action and he did it today. One against one."

Guardiola's Milestone Achievement

Guardiola achieved the individual landmark of 250 Premier League wins, overtaking Ferguson and Wenger in attaining that number in a record-breaking three hundred and forty-nine games. "I will treat them to a nice meal, maybe not in Manchester, in a warmer place," he remarked of those legendary managers. "Or in Manchester. It is an honor and a pleasure to be part of the league's history. I offer thank you to the club and the players and the staff I had. We did it quicker and sooner. Now we aim for 250 matches."

Rodri's Injury Setback

On Rodri's muscle problem, the latest setback after a serious knee issue previously, Guardiola commented: "I would love to have him every three days but following a year it occurs all the time, it is very taxing. This is why we tried to be gentle, use him for an hour or so but it can't continue."

The Opponent's Response

Brentford's manager, was pleased that his team got better after the visitors' opening period control to threaten until the full-time signal. "Our aim to do is unite a team as one, a club together, after so many changes," he said. "In my opinion it's developing. I believe you could observe that in the second half showing today against top-level opposition."