Manchester City
Guardiola credits Pulis's Stoke for Premier League set-piece emphasis
Pep Guardiola has suggested that Tony Pulis's Stoke City inspired the Premier League's growing focus on set pieces and direct play. The Manchester City manager shared these thoughts ahead of his team's Carabao Cup fourth-round trip to Swansea on Wednesday night. He also outlined plans to rest Erling Haaland and start Omar Marmoush.
Manchester City beats Villarreal 2-0 with goals from Haaland and Bernardo Silva
Manchester City defeated Villarreal 2-0 in a Champions League match at La Cerámica. Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva scored the goals that dismantled the home defense. Pep Guardiola praised his team's control against a top-level opponent.