Pep Guardiola: “I didn't expect Sparta Prague to defend so, so deep - their games against Salzburg and Stuttgart they played offensively. But they defended so deep, and it's difficult. The moment we broke the game with 2-0 it was better.”

“Look at that [@Erling_Haaland’s acrobatic goal]! It's unbelievable! With his stature, he's so tall, he's so flexible, look at him... I like it [his face during his celebration]. He has this sense of humor. Unbelievable, unbelievable.”

“It's an incredible joy to have him [Erling Haaland], and Manchester City has this player!”

Pep Guardiola: “I'm thinking about it; when Erling Haaland will not be able [to play], John [Stones] is going to play as a striker! He has this sense of goal there!”

“He's [John Stones] back, and I'm happy for him!”

“I don't care one second about the Ballon d’Or this kind of stuff.”

“I am enjoying a lot how we are playing lately. We concede a few chances, a few goals, yes, but not many chances. We create a lot. 11 players in the 18-yard box is not easy. You need to be patient as they can make transitions.”

Sparta Prague manager, Lars Friis: “I can't blame my boys tonight; we played against the best team in the world, we played against the best players in the world... This is the absolute top we will meet.”

Pep Guardiola on Matheus Nunes: “Really good! When he scored the goal, how happy were all his teammates. He's incredibly beloved, honestly. He's a lovely guy.”

“He has specific qualities; if you can run in transition, he's as fast as Erling Haaland. He's unbelievable when he runs 30 or 40 metres, nobody can stop him!”

“He has special qualities that we don't have, that's why we need him. He can play in many, many roles. His generosity in backwards, defensively.”

“The only problem he has is just one; his manager maybe doesn't give him the minutes that he deserves.”

Pep Guardiola: “When we cross we have @Erling_Haaland, but the rest?! Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva *makes small gesture*, it's like my son... It's difficult! We don't have Peter Crouch, otherwise we would use it [crosses] more! This is the reality!”

That man again! 🩵

#UCL debut ✅

A proud night for academy graduate, Nico O'Reilly 🩵

Five-star City ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Highlights from an action-packed Champions League night! 🤩👇

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Happy birthday, Ilkay! 🎉

All the best on your birthday, Asa Hartford! 🩵

Oscar Bobb on his return from injury: “I'm just focusing on getting a bit better every day and getting back. Not as soon as possible, but as strong as possible.

It was unfortunate, [but] I didn't think of it as that bad because I've seen loads of friends get big injuries and a lot have come back stronger. I thought of it more as a pause rather than a setback.”

Oscar Bobb: “First and foremost [my aim is] getting back in good shape. Then hopefully pushing on and getting even more games than last year, contributing even more – scoring goals, getting assists, playing important games.”

Phil Foden: “I'm glad I'm back and enjoying my football again. Last year I started a little slow. I don't think there's been a big difference in performances.

Obviously I've not started as many. I had a bit of fatigue coming back from last year, a bit of illness, a few niggles as well, a few things added together.

But if you speak to any player they've all been through it, ups and downs. It was just a bump in the road if you like, I'm delighted I'm back and enjoying my football.”

@Erling_Haaland is currently in negotiations with Man City over a possible contract extension, with the Norwegian clear that his immediate future lies at the Etihad Stadium.

Ruben Dias: “The one I like most is when I start to see, out of control I influence, frustrations on my opponents' faces. When I start to see that, I feel I'm CRUSHING them... I LOVE IT! The feeling I most like is when they feel like they don't stand a chance.”

Saints 🔜