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The City boss expressed gratitude that his squad boasts the Norwegian striker scoring and Gianluigi Donnarumma preventing them, after a win at Brentford that came with another injury concern for Rodri.

Haaland's Stunning Performance

"We possess an amazing forward and keeper," stated the coach, with Haaland's ninth-minute strike turning out to be the winning factor. His recent performances are approaching the standards of City's 2022-23 season, as the number nine has scored in 9 consecutive games. "He is the best," commented his manager. "In the year of the three trophies, he scored – what? – countless times? I think he's part of the club now, he's comfortable. He believes now that this is his home."

Donnarumma's Crucial Intervention

On Donnarumma's important stop from Igor Thiago, Guardiola stated: "This guy began to play at the top level at seventeen. When they told me he's 26 it's like he's had decades playing football. His calmness, his aura. With clubs who play good you face one piece of action and he succeeded today. One against one."

The Manager's Milestone Accomplishment

Guardiola achieved the personal landmark of 250 English top-flight victories, surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger in reaching that number in a record three hundred and forty-nine matches. "I'll invite them to a nice meal, perhaps not in Manchester, in a warmer place," he remarked of those legendary managers. "Or in the city. It is an honor and a pleasure to be in the league's history. I offer thanks to the club and the players and the backroom team I had. We did it faster and sooner. Now we aim for 250 matches."

The Midfielder's Injury Concern

On the player's muscle problem, the most recent problem after a cruciate knee injury last season, the manager commented: "I would love to have Rodri frequently but after one year it happens constantly, it is very taxing. That is why we attempted to be cautious, play for 60-65 minutes but it can't continue."

Brentford's Response

Brentford's manager, expressed satisfaction that his side improved after City's opening period control to threaten until the full-time signal. "Our aim to do is bring a team together, a organization united, after so many transitions," he stated. "In my opinion it's growing. I think you could see that in the later stages showing today against elite rivals."