FA Cup

ROUTINE VICTORY ‘BORING’ – PEP

by
The LeaguePaper Team
15 February 2026

PEP GUARDIOLA branded Manchester City’s routine victory over Salford as “boring”.
Asked if he was pleased with the performance, Guardiola said: “No. We didn’t read the spaces where they were. With the spaces in attack it depends on how they defend it and we didn’t read it.”
He added: “That is the reason why the game was boring. The only good news is we go through. That’s all.”
Guardiola made nine changes as he took the opportunity to rotate his squad.
With a rare full week to rest before they resume their Premier...

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