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The City boss was thankful that his team boasts the Norwegian striker netting goals and Gianluigi Donnarumma stopping them, after a win at Brentford that came at the cost of another injury concern for the midfielder.

The Striker's Impressive Performance

"We possess an extraordinary striker and keeper," stated the coach, with Haaland's early strike proving the winning factor. Haaland's current form are reaching the levels of the team's 2022-23 campaign, as the number nine has found the net in 9 consecutive games. "He's the best," added his manager. "In the season of the treble, he scored – how many? – countless goals In my view he's integrated now, he's settled. He feels now that it's his home."

Donnarumma's Vital Intervention

On the goalkeeper's decisive save from Igor Thiago, Guardiola said: "This guy began to perform at the top level at 17. After they told me he's twenty-six it's like he's had decades playing football. His composure, his aura. With clubs who are strong you get one piece of action and he did it today. A one-on-one situation."

Guardiola's Landmark Accomplishment

Guardiola reached the personal milestone of two hundred and fifty English top-flight wins, overtaking Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger in reaching that total in a record 349 games. "I'll invite them to a nice meal, maybe elsewhere, somewhere sunnier," he said of those iconic coaches. "Alternatively in the city. It is an honor and a pleasure to be part of the league's history. I say thank you to the club and the players and the staff I worked with. We did it faster and faster. Now we aim for 250 games more."

Rodri's Injury Concern

On Rodri's hamstring issue, the most recent setback after a serious knee issue last season, the manager said: "I would love to have Rodri every three days but following a year it occurs all the time, it is so demanding. This is why we attempted to be gentle, use him for an hour or so but it can't continue."

Brentford's Response

Keith Andrews, expressed satisfaction that his side improved after City's first-half control to pose a danger until the full-time whistle. "What we're trying to do is unite a team as one, a club together, after numerous transitions," he said. "In my opinion it's growing. I believe you could see that in the second half showing today against top-level rivals."