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Pep Guardiola was thankful that his team boasts Erling Haaland scoring and the Italian goalkeeper stopping them, following a victory at Brentford's ground that came with another injury concern for Rodri.

Haaland's Stunning Form

"We possess an amazing forward and keeper," stated Guardiola, with the forward's early goal turning out to be the decisive one. Haaland's recent performances are approaching the standards of the team's 2022-23 season, as the No 9 has found the net in 9 straight games. "He is the top," commented his manager. "During the season of the treble, he notched – what? – countless goals I think he's integrated now, he's settled. He feels now that this is his home."

Donnarumma's Key Contribution

On the goalkeeper's decisive stop from the opponent, he stated: "This guy starts to perform at the highest level at 17. After I learned he's 26 it's like he's had centuries playing football. His calmness, his presence. Against teams who play good you get one piece of action and he succeeded today. A one-on-one situation."

Guardiola's Milestone Accomplishment

Pep achieved the personal landmark of two hundred and fifty English top-flight wins, surpassing Ferguson and Arsène Wenger in attaining that number in a record-breaking 349 matches. "I will invite them to a nice meal, maybe elsewhere, somewhere sunnier," he remarked of those iconic managers. "Or in Manchester. It is an honour and a privilege to be in the league's history. I say thanks to the club and the squad and the staff I had. We achieved it faster and faster. Next we aim for another 250 games more."

The Midfielder's Injury Setback

Regarding Rodri's muscle problem, the latest setback after a serious knee issue previously, the manager commented: "I would love to have him frequently but following a year it happens all the time, it is very taxing. That is why we tried to be gentle, play for 60-65 minutes but it cannot happen more."

The Opponent's Reaction

Brentford's manager, expressed satisfaction that his team got better after City's opening period dominance to threaten until the final signal. "What we're trying to do is unite a team together, a club together, after numerous transitions," he stated. "In my opinion it's growing. I think you could see that in the later stages showing today against elite opposition."