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'Erling is a guarantee for us' - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the win: "The way they played, they are so demanding. They defend with the ball. You can defend with the ball and they are really good [at it], one of the best in the Premier League.

"They didn’t create many chances, but we created a lot. Unfortunately we could not score the second. Big credit to them - it wasn't because we were sloppy or flat, I don't have that feeling. I think we were there and sometimes they were good. We have to accept that."

On Erling Haaland: "It isn't easy for him because every cross is a penalty for Erling - the way they pull him. We created more and we couldn't score the second [goal], but Erling is a guarantee for us."

On Savinho and Matheus Nunes: "They were really good. Savinho created all the chances, right to left - I would say really good. Matheus is not in a position that is his natural position again, so offensively and defensively, to make another assist, he played really good."

On Mateo Kovacic: "He is an incredible man and player. We miss Rodri a lot this season, he is such an important player, but at the same time we have to continue to do it."

On whether he will have any injured players back against Tottenham: "I don't think so. We will see what happens. In this calendar, the Carabao Cup is just to play with the young players. We will see if we play with academy players or see how they come back fresh from that."