Pep Guardiola has admitted he is surprised at how quickly Manchester City have gelled under his stewardship.
The 4-0 win against Bournemouth on Saturday was the club’s eighth victory from eight games this season. City, the Premier League leaders, have scored 25 goals in all competitions and are the only side with a 100% record.
Asked how this start compared to his two previous clubs, Bayern Munich and Barcelona, the manager said: “I have to be honest, it’s quick, I didn’t expect that.
“I am surprised how long we are able to play good levels. All the players create more chances than the opponents, we concede less chances than the opponents and that is the most important thing.”
Despite City’s flying start, Guardiola was guarded when asked if the aim was to win all four competitions this season. He said: “Manchester City arrived in the Champions League semi-final once, so when the people believe I am going to win the Champions League because I am a really good coach, I don’t think so.
“My happiness does not depend on if I am going to win all the titles or not. My target is now to be happy today, drink a little bit of wine and prepare the [next] game – and of course I am going to try to win that League Cup game [at Swansea City], there is no doubt about that. After that we are going to see.
“So my question is: did the people who came to the Bournemouth game really enjoy it? Yes? Wow, that is enough. To win titles or not we will have to see.”
Guardiola is considering giving Vincent Kompany a first start this season in the EFL Cup tie at Swansea on Wednesday but David Silva may not be fit until the return trip there in the league on Saturday.
