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Pep Guardiola praised the “Incredible” Cup after seeing its Manchester City team avoid an almighty scare at Leyton Orient this afternoon.
City remained half a while after Stefan Ortega converted the effort of 45 yards by Jamiey Donley into his own network, but the goals after the break of Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin de Bruyne doubted Visitors on the hat for the fifth round.
Guardiola told BBC Sport: “We played a really good game, it was a typical FA Cup game, that’s why this competition is incredible.”
“We knew they were strong and ran on the channels. They are a really good and incredibly well -managed team, but we create many opportunities. I’m happy to pass. “
From Bruyne Cava a weakened team
Guardiola appointed a very changed alignment given the face of the city to Real Madrid in the first match of his draw of the Champions League on Tuesday night, but denied that he was irritated for having to bring Phil Foden and Bruyne to rest To dig up your team. of a hole.
“Absolutely not, that’s why they are here,” he added. “We took this competition incredibly seriously and thought it was the best decision to make. I am happy for Kevin’s goal, his movement was really good. “
Guardiola included the debutants Vitor Reis and Nico González in their initial XI, but the first was dragged in the middle of the time and the last one was injured in the accumulation of the ORENT opening.
The visitors felt that González had received a foul, but referee Darren Bond agitated his protests.
“Welcome to the Premier League and the referees,” Guardiola said sarcastically. “Maybe he knew about the referees because I understand that it is not easy. It is not easy to do something when you play against teams like in the League one. “
“Our president was buzzing, he met Pep before the game!”
A great day at Leyton Orient today ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fpvrnspowe
– Day of the day (@BBCMOTD) February 8, 2025
Wellens enchanted by Pellucky Orient
The head of the East, Richie Wellens, was understandably proud of his team’s efforts.
He said: “We create opportunities, we cause problems and the atmosphere was brilliant. The objectives are so obvious to us. Their ends were kept high and wide and caused problems. I am disappointed with the last goal. At least he took the big boy to come and beat us.
“When this tie comes out, you are worried that the players’ minds go to that. We needed legs in the last 20 minutes. Our boys are learning their trades. Game management is what you need to be an adequate player.
“It was a brilliant atmosphere, they are a brilliant attire and I wish them the best against Madrid. Our president’s buzz met Pep. “
