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John Stones put in a brilliant performance as Manchester City eliminated their neighbor Manchester United from the Carabao Cup once again.
John Stones scored the first goal of the game that gave the defending champions the lead early in the second half. He then contributed to another clean sheet for City while Fernandinho’s goal sealed the victory for the visitors.
This game marked John Stones’ first goal for Man City since 2017. After the game, Stones spoke to Sky Sports and reflected on his performance in the game and the current season.
He talked about scoring the goal from set pieces and talked about how important it was for them to convert all their chances. Stones also talked about how he works hard to improve with each game and focuses on providing the best for the team.
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This is what he had to say; “I was trying to follow the ball; I couldn’t see the line of the ball. They kept a high line and we practiced on it in training. From set pieces we know how vital they are in big games, so to get something on it was great “.
Stones continued; “I’m working hard. I try to play as many games as I can, play the best I can when I’m on the pitch, give it my all for my jersey, be true to myself, what I can do and what I can improve. Playing in these great games is something I thrive on, the team thrives. I’m trying to improve as much as I can and I’m playing well. “
The defender also revealed Pep Guardiola’s advice to the team at halftime that motivated City to humiliate their archrivals in their backyard. The Catalan urged his players to maintain the same pressure style and be clinical in the final third.
“[He said] The same again, the same mentality, the same pressure, the same everything. The first half hour we set the tone. How we played against such a good team at home, they caused us problems, and we handled it very well.
So it was more of the same, more clinical in the final third. Today we had so many opportunities, great moves in the area and we did the job at the end of the day. “
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