Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has joked that his team’s FA Cup fourth-round win over Leyton Orient saved his job. The Citizens were trailing 1-0 at halftime, but came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory in the second half. Goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne sealed the win, which not only boosted Guardiola’s mood but also calmed any doubts about his future.
Guardiola, who had faced chants about his job security from Orient fans, said that the atmosphere was “good” despite the tense situation. He praised his team for their performances in the lower divisions and joked that it reminded him of when he started his career. The win marked a significant boost to City’s morale, coming at a time when they were struggling with injuries and a 15-point gap behind league leaders.
The victory also gave Guardiola an emotional lift ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League knockout phase play-off first leg against Real Madrid. He admitted that the team’s position is “a little bit unstable emotionally,” but was proud to have come out on top. Two new signings, Nicolas Gonzalez and Vitor Reis, were handed debuts in the match.
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