Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola commended Bournemouth for their performance after his team secured a 3-1 victory at the Etihad on Sunday.
The win was fueled by an Erling Haaland brace and a Nico O’Reilly strike, earning the hosts crucial points in the Premier League. However, Bournemouth gave them a scare, with Tyler Adams leveling the score in the first half following Haaland's opener.
Bournemouth are one of the most demanding teams that we have faced. We found our rhythm and today we were better in many aspects. Bournemouth played an outstanding game.
Guardiola noted that Bournemouth's strong play was not unexpected, given their past performances, including a match last season where they "destroyed" Manchester City. He emphasized the importance of matching Bournemouth's intensity, particularly in duels, to avoid being overrun.
Author's summary: Guardiola hails Bournemouth's outstanding performance.