Guardiola Praises Rayan Cherki’s Vision After Impressive Performance and Victory

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s head coach, spoke to the media following his team’s convincing 3–0 win over Crystal Palace in the Round of 16 of the English Premier League at Selhurst Park. Guardiola described the stadium as a difficult place to play, highlighting Palace’s threat on the counterattack whenever City lost possession. He admitted his side were fortunate when Adam Wharton’s effort struck the post, but stressed that the overall display was strong, saying the victory boosted the team’s confidence and determination moving forward.

The Spanish coach also praised individual performances, singling out Erling Haaland for his intelligent second-half display, where he kept the ball well, managed tight situations, and helped the team control the tempo. Guardiola explained that City lacked patience in the first half, rushing attacks instead of exploiting spaces correctly, but improved significantly after the break. He concluded by praising Rayan Cherki, noting that his high quality in the final third and sharp vision make him a decisive presence in attacking situations.