Guardiola praised his team's ability to control the ball and maintain possession, highlighting the importance of short passes and quick ball recovery.

He noted that the team's first half performance was strong both offensively and defensively, with a clear threat of counter-attacks.

In the second half, Guardiola emphasized the need to win duels and regain possession quickly, citing the team's recent focus on maintaining the ball in tight spaces.

He also acknowledged the challenges faced by Manchester City's left-back, Rayan, due to the opposition's tactics and the defensive setup.

Guardiola praised the entire defensive unit, including Bernie and Nico, for their outstanding performance in the match.

He expressed gratitude to the players and staff for their hard work and dedication, referring to the win as a special gift.

Guardiola also reflected on the team's history of competition against Liverpool, citing the many battles they have faced and the respect they have for opposition players like Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, and Mohamed Salah.

He acknowledged the influence of his assistant, Pep Lijnders, who he believes embodies some of the qualities of Liverpool's former manager, Jurgen Klopp.

Guardiola concluded by expressing his joy at sharing the experience with his children, who were in attendance at the match.