City beat Fulham 2-0 on the last day of the Premier League, thus confirming its third place and its qualification for the Champions League. The fact that this qualification was questioned on the last day says a lot about the unusual mediocrity of this season for the club, which finished 13 points from the future Liverpool champion.
Guardiola insists that he is “very proud” of his players for their return to the forefront, but admits that many progress is necessary to climb to the top of the ranking next season.
Pep Guardiola qualified for the Champions League with City
Guardiola told journalists: “You can say,” I don't want to fight again, just to qualify for the Europa League “. We continued to play well and we were there (in a position to qualify for the Champions League) and we did it. In the end, we finished third, a few kilometers from Arsenal, but the distance from Liverpool is enormous. We have to progress and I hope to get there.»»
He added: ” Today, it is a relief, because to qualify for the Champions League is like winning a title. It's a fact. »»
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“To finish third is really good. It's not perfect, but we will be in Europe next season in the Champions League. So today, maybe people don't believe it, but it's a day of joy for us. ”
City has free time before the club World Cup. They will face the Wydad Casablanca, Al Ain and Juventus in the group phase.
