Embargoed pre match press conference with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City v Sunderland in the Premier League at the City Football Academy.br br Guardiola reflects on City sitting second in the Premier League, in the Carabao Cup quarter finals and well placed in the Champions League, insisting he looks first at how the team is developing rather than at outside noise when results dip. He explains why recent defensive problems are not only about the back line, highlighting the win over Fulham and stressing that aggression high up the pitch and intensity over 95 minutes must return.br br Pep gives a detailed update on Rodri’s muscular injury, calling him “another level” and describing how even his presence on the pitch makes the other ten players feel safer, but insists City must be cautious with his comeback to avoid another setback. He speaks about expectations around City’s spending and success, saying the club has built “something unique” over nine years and that it is normal to lose sometimes because rivals are strong.br br Guardiola also discusses England’s chances at the World Cup, saying they are “really, really, really good” in every department and that the moment they truly believe it they can win it, comparing their recent near misses to Spain before they finally broke through to win a major tournament. He highlights how short tournaments punish even “half a bad afternoon” and says the key for a national team is creating something unique when players from different clubs come together.br br 📺 Please subscribe, like the video and share wherever you can!br br ⚠️ DO NOT copy and re-upload any part of this video anywhere otherwise copyright strikes will be made! You do not have my permission to use this footage.br br 🔔 To make sure you don't miss any of my videos on this and my other channels please:br br 🐦 Twitter: 🎵 TikTok: 📸 Instagram: 📘 Facebook: br 📧 For business enquiries, sponsorships and ads, please contact: 👉 beanymansportsmarketing@gmail.