'I give credit to Fulham': Pep Guardiola impressed by what the Cottagers have done
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Fulham have had a decent start to the Premier League season, sitting in 10th place after eight games played.
The Cottagers have three wins and two draws to their name, and have also given tough tests to teams they were not expected to beat.
For instance, Manchester United needed a late Joshua Zirkzee goal to beat Fulham 1-0 in their Premier League opener.
Meanwhile, reigning champions Manchester City fell behind to Marco Silva’s side and only won 3-2 in the end.
Now, ahead of Man City’s Champions League meeting with Sparta Prague, Pep Guardiola has paid Fulham a huge compliment.
Pep Guardiola gives credit to Fulham as he didn’t recognise Manchester City in last 30 minutes
Guardiola admitted, as per Hayters TV, that he did not "recognise" his Man City team in the last 30 minutes of their win against Fulham.
He spoke about the Cottagers in the context of Man City’s last-gasp win over Premier League basement side Wolves at the weekend.
"You have to understand for the fact, what we have done in the past,” began Guardiola.
“We didn't play 11 months at our level but I would like to play the game I played against Wolves every single game.
"They make four or five touches in our box and we create a lot, a lot, being there [in the final third] many, many times knowing it's not easy.
“We need a little bit of composure in the final third but when 10, 11 players are inside the 18-yard box, it's not easy for anyone.
"We concede a goal in a brilliant action from them, we were not good in our transition but the rest, I'm pleased, I'm delighted.
“Last 30 minutes against Fulham, I didn't recognise my team in many things but always, I give credit to Fulham.”
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What next for Fulham and Man City?
Fulham are next in action on Saturday, when they take on Everton away in a 5:30pm Premier League kick-off.
Meanwhile, Man City kick off against Sparta Prague at 8pm on Wednesday, before hosting Southampton in a 3pm Premier League kick-off.
