Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have room for improvement
Pep Guardiola insists his Manchester City players will not be allowed to rest on their laurels |
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City still have
plenty of room for improvement, despite being on a run of 10 straight
victories in all competitions.
This remarkable 'Perfect 10' has seen the team net 36 goals,
and they currently stand top of the Premier League table with 22 points
from eight games - while opening their Champions League campaign with a
hat-trick of successes.The highlight was a stunning 7-2 triumph over Stoke last weekend but, as City prepare to face Burnley on Saturday, the Spaniard says he has no intention of allowing his squad to rest on their laurels.
Guardiola said: "I've said many times recently, we have played well but always you can improve.
"Hopefully, we can improve and do better, otherwise there's no point being here.
Fernandinho scored City's fifth goal in their crushing 7-2 victory over Stoke last week |
"That was the reason we could not fight until the end against Chelsea and Tottenham."
City's attacking prowess has been second to none this season, and they could welcome back striker Sergio Augero who has made a remarkable recovery after breaking his ribs in a car crash in Amsterdam on September 28.
Guardiola added: "He was on the bench against Stoke last week, after just one training session.
"He could have played but wasn't completely fit. He was ready for Napoli (on Tuesday) and of course is ready for Burnley tomorrow."
And the City boss says he will give the Clarets the respect they deserve, following a strong start to the campaign by Sean Dyche's team.
Last season, they won just once away from Turf Moor, a victory that arrived in the penultimate game in late April at Selhurst Park.
This time, they are unbeaten in four matches on the road, with two victories already, including a remarkable opening day success at Stamford Bridge. They also drew with Tottenham at Wembley.
'We can all still improve', says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola |
He added: "Never as a manager have I made one match more important than another. It's the next game.
"If you want to be a big club for a long time, your opponents have to know you're there to win the game.
"But sometimes after international matches and Champions League games, it can be complicated and hard to get focused, because the way you play Napoli is different to the way you play Burnley."
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