There is little chance of Manchester City going away. A win that ended in total comfort ticked most of the relevant boxes for Pep Guardiola, the outcome effectively sealed by the hour and ensuring legs could be rested before Bayern Munich pitch up at the Etihad on Tuesday.
More pertinently to the task in hand, they can now look on from a position of strength as Arsenal attempt to banish their Anfield hoodoo. Should their title rivals drop points, the outcome of the race will be placed in City’s hands.
Written by Nick Ames at St Mary’s Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/apr/08/southampton-manchester-city-premier-league-match-report under the title “Haaland ‘at level of Ronaldo and Messi’ says Guardiola after City thump Saints”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
