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‘I thought City would lose tonight … but it was a real statement’ – Jamie Carragher praises Pep Guardiola’s men as they begin their bid to reclaim the Premier League with a resounding win over Wolves
Jamie Carragher admitted that he was surprised by Manchester City’s level of performance after their win against Wolves on Monday night.
Goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus secured a 3-1 win against a team that beat them twice last season.
It means Pep Guardiola’s side, who started the Premier League season late due to their European exploits last season, are on track with three points and former Liverpool defender Carragher was impressed.
Jamie Carragher was impressed with Manchester City’s level of performance against Wolves
Gabriel Jesus celebrates his late goal that sealed all three points on Monday night.
“ I thought City would lose tonight just because it was the first game, ” Carragher said. Sky sports.
“United were slow in the first game, Liverpool and Spurs too. But the way they came out with energy in the first half was really kind of a statement, but I thought City were outstanding in the first half.
“ How they dealt with the game at 2-1 – 78 minutes later, I would have thought there would be a couple of chances for the Wolves, but they really only got one chance.
Carragher also said he would only put Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a clear box ahead of De Bruyne, who shone again at Molineux.
‘I would put [De Bruyne] on top of that second band of players behind Messi and Ronaldo, ‘added Carragher.
Kevin De Bruyne won and then scored the penalty in the first half that sent City on their way
It was an excellent start for Pep Guardiola’s team looking to regain the league title
It is the dream of a manger. He can play in position number 10, he can play from right to three and even talking to Roberto Martínez he plays it in the center of the field in Belgium.
“ He will have great longevity in his career because I still think he would have the ability to play such a deep role, maybe when his legs move a little bit because he has a great engine.
“His passing ability is arguably as good as anything we’ve seen in the Premier League and he could play that role when he’s in his mid-thirties with no problems.”
