Pep Guardiola praised the “incredible” FA Cup after watching his Manchester City team avoid an all-powerful fear in Leyton Orient this afternoon.
City rushed at halftime after Stefan Ortega transformed the effort of 45 yards of Jamie Donley in his own net, but the goals after the break of Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin de Bruyne made a blow Visitors in the hat for the fifth round.
Guardiola told BBC Sport: “We played a very good game, it was a typical game of FA Cup – that’s why this competition is incredible.
“We knew that they were strong and that they were running on the canals. It’s a very good team and incredibly well managed, but we have created a lot of chance. I am happy to pass.
De Bruyne determines the weakened team
Guardiola appointed a very changed alignment with City Face Real Madrid during the first stage of their equality of the Champions League in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, but denied that it was irritated to have to bring Phil Foden and Bruyne rested for Dig his team from a hole.
“Absolutely not, that’s why they are here,” he added. “We take this competition incredibly seriously and we thought it was the best decision to make. I am happy for Kevin’s goal, his movement was really good. »»
Guardiola included the beginners Vitor Reis and Nico Gonzalez in his departure XI, but the first was trained at halftime and the last injured during the construction of the East opener.
Visitors estimated that Gonzalez had been the victim of a fault, but referee Darren Bond agitated their demonstrations.
“Welcome to the Premier League and the referees,” said Guardiola. “Maybe he knew the referees because I understand that it is not easy. It is not easy to do something when you play against teams as in League One. »»
“Our president burst, he was able to meet Pep before the match!”
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– Day match (@bbcmotd) February 8, 2025
Welens delighted by Plucky Orient
The boss of the Orient, Richie Welens, was naturally proud of the efforts of his team.
He said, “We have created chances, we caused them problems and the atmosphere was brilliant. The objectives are so obvious to us. Their wingers remained high and wide and caused problems. I am disappointed with the last goal. At least it took the big boy to come and fight.
“When this draw comes out, you fear that the spirit of the players come back to it. We needed legs in the last 20 minutes. Our boys learn their businesses. Game management is what you need to be a good player.
“It was a brilliant atmosphere, it is a brilliant outfit and I wish them well against Madrid. The buzz of our president, he met Pep. »»
