Pep Guardiola reflects on Manchester City’s draw, highlighting missed chances and the need for better decision-making in crucial moments

Phil Foden scored twice, looking like City was on track for a win. But then, Brentford struck back with two late goals, leaving City fans disappointed. Now, they sit in sixth place, still fighting for a top-four finish.
Guardiola pointed out that it wasn’t just the defense that faltered; the attackers also needed to make better choices. He mentioned that if they had been smarter in the final third, they could have avoided the late drama.
He said, “We didn’t manage well at 2-0, but at 2-1 we managed well.” He also noted that players like James McAtee and Savinho had chances to pass instead of shoot, which could have sealed the game.
Guardiola gave credit to Brentford, acknowledging they are a tough opponent. He emphasized that City created plenty of chances but needed to close out the game better.
He added that fatigue is normal, especially in the last minutes against a team like Brentford, but he had no regrets about the players’ efforts. Now, it’s all about moving on to the next match.