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The City boss was thankful that his squad has Erling Haaland scoring and the Italian goalkeeper stopping them, following a win at Brentford's ground that came with another fitness issue for Rodri.

The Striker's Remarkable Form

"I have an amazing striker and keeper," remarked Guardiola, with the forward's ninth-minute goal turning out to be the decisive factor. Haaland's recent performances are reaching the standards of the team's treble-winning season, as the number nine has found the net in 9 consecutive matches. "He's the top," commented his manager. "During the year of the three trophies, he scored – what? – 50 million times? In my view he's integrated now, he's comfortable. He feels now that it's mine."

Donnarumma's Crucial Intervention

On the goalkeeper's decisive save from the opponent, he stated: "This guy began to perform at the top level at seventeen. After they told me he's twenty-six it's like he's had centuries playing football. His composure, his aura. Against teams who play good you get a single chance and he succeeded today. One against one."

The Manager's Milestone Accomplishment

Pep achieved the individual milestone of two hundred and fifty Premier League wins, overtaking Ferguson and Wenger in reaching that number in a record 349 games. "I will treat them to a good dinner, perhaps not in Manchester, in a warmer place," he remarked of those legendary coaches. "Alternatively in Manchester. It's an honour and a privilege to be in Premier League history. I offer thank you to the team and the squad and the backroom team I worked with. We did it quicker and sooner. Now let's go for another 250 games more."

Rodri's Fitness Setback

Regarding the player's muscle problem, the latest problem after a serious knee issue last season, Guardiola commented: "I would love to have Rodri frequently but following a year it happens constantly, it is very taxing. That is why we tried to be cautious, use him for 60-65 minutes but it can't continue."

Brentford's Reaction

Keith Andrews, was pleased that his side improved after the visitors' opening period control to threaten until the final whistle. "Our aim to do is unite a squad together, a club united, after so many changes," he stated. "In my opinion it's developing. I believe you could observe that in the second half showing today against elite rivals."