Pep Guardiola has warned Albion face a different challenge against Manchester City tomorrow. But he was a man of few words when asked about Graham Potter’s side. Guardiola faced the media today in the run-up to his side’s return to the Amex. Albion came from two down to beat City 3-2 at the end of last season. But Guardiola said there would be no revenge mission among his squad.
Pep Guardiola said: “Absolutely not. In football you win or lose. Last season we were champions and we play to prepare for the final of the Champions League. Now we are fighting to be champions. There is a big difference.”
Asked as a follow-up whether Albion had changed at all since that night,
Pep Guardiola said: “I think they are the same.”
Guardiola has been fulsome in his praise of Seagulls head coach Potter in the past.
Pep Guardiola said: “I enjoy watching Brighton, it’s an exceptional team.”
Albion have had 22 yellow cards this season, the most in the Prem, although 13 have come in away games. Guardiola was asked whether City would target that disciplinary record.
Pep Guardiola added: “I know the game we are going to face tomorrow and the players know it as well. There is a referee for a reason.”
