The 4-0 victory over Bournemouth for Manchester City, according to Riyad Mahrez, was the “perfect kick-off at home.”
Last Saturday, the defending Premier League winners defeated West Ham United 2-0 to kick off their season.
Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Philip Foden, and Jefferson Lemar’s own goal helped Pep Guardiola’s team to a resounding victory yesterday at the Etihad Stadium.
After being passed over against the Hammers last weekend, the Algerian international played the full match before being replaced by Foden in the 88th minute.
After being overlooked against the Hammers, the Algerian international played the full game before coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute to replace Foden.
The North African praised the fans for their influence and expressed his delight for the way the champions handled themselves in their opening Premier League match at home.
Mahrez tweeted, “The perfect kick-off at home; thank you for the warm welcome and support, the season is fully launched,”
The perfect kick off at Home 💙 thank you for the warm welcome and support, the season is fully launched 💪🏼🔥 pic.twitter.com/3AQqBzWl4M
— Riyad Mahrez (@Mahrez22) August 13, 2022
What Did Guardiola Say After The Win?
Meanwhile, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola was pleased with how his side played calmly and exploited their opponents.
“As a team, we did a really good performance. Bournemouth were incredibly well structured defensively, but not just defensively offensively as well,” the tactician said as quoted by the club’s website.
“They attract you with the short passes and then switch the play. Quite similar movement to how Tottenham [Hotspur] try to do it.
“Defensively they defend so deep and narrow, you have to go outside. We started really well, with three or four corners and we had chances. After we scored one or two, they don’t want to attack and we had to be patient.
“It is not easy for many reasons. We made a really good performance again.”
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With all possible points from two games, Manchester City now leads the Premier League standings. Arsenal sits in second place with the same number of points, but with a lower goal difference.
The Citizens’ upcoming game is on the road at Newcastle United.
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