Guardiola Declares 'Old City' Not Returning This Season After Narrow Win

Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that fans won't see 'the old Manchester City' this season, despite their recent 1-0 victory over Tottenham, where Erling Haaland scored his 20th league goal. He emphasized the team's youthful composition, highlighting players like Haaland, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Nico Gonzalez as key to the club's future. Guardiola noted their struggles in closing out games and expressed confidence that the team will improve over time. The match saw Haaland's second goal disallowed after a VAR check for handball, which sparked frustration. Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, recognized his team's lack of composure despite a stronger second-half performance. Guardiola's comments reflect a transitional phase for City as they aim to build for the future while navigating current challenges.