Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes his team is beginning to emerge from a challenging spell, though he remains cautiously optimistic.
According to Guardiola, a key turning point may have come during their 2-1 loss to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in November—a defeat that kicked off a prolonged slump. Since then, however, City’s form has started to rebound.
A recent comeback victory against Crystal Palace, where City overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 4-2, showcased the squad’s renewed determination.
Guardiola credited this turnaround to the reemergence of team spirit, saying, “I’m optimistic to finish well this season. Some spirit is back. The spirit is there. The spirit will sustain us.”
Team captain Ilkay Gundogan echoed those sentiments, pointing to their FA Cup triumph over Bournemouth as a key moment when the team rediscovered its edge and competitive drive.
Guardiola praised his players for their improved cohesion and effort, emphasizing that their success now hinges on unity and mutual respect.
He shared that he had closely analyzed the November loss and pinpointed underlying issues that the team has since addressed.
Following the FA Cup win, Guardiola commended his players for their focus and willingness to give maximum effort, regardless of the situation—a shift he believes has been essential to their revival.
With Champions League qualification still within reach, City’s recent form suggests that Guardiola’s confidence in a strong finish to the season may be well justified.
