Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, has lauded Chelsea as an “exceptional” team across all departments ahead of their upcoming Premier League encounter. Guardiola, who has been at the helm of Manchester City, highlighted Chelsea’s strengths in a recent statement, emphasizing the challenges his team faces against the London club.
Guardiola described the match against Chelsea as “one of the tough games you have until the end of the season,” acknowledging the high stakes involved. He praised Chelsea for their intensity, quality, and ability to retain possession, noting, “They have everything: intense, quality, able to not lose the ball. Difficult to find a Chelsea player who loses the ball.”
This commendation from Guardiola underscores the respect between two of the Premier League’s top teams, setting the stage for a highly anticipated match.