Erling Haaland has expressed his pride after City showed grit and determination to claim a 1-0 Premier League victory over Brentford.
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The Blues struck in the ninth minute from the left boot of Haaland, who powered in his ninth goal of the league campaign, which proved to be the difference between the two sides at the Gtech Community Stadium.
We could have extended the lead, but Tijjani Reijnders was expertly denied by Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher.
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The hosts also created chances, the best one falling for in-form striker Igor Thiago who raced through on goal, but Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a fantastic block to keep us ahead.
After recent late setbacks against Brighton, Arsenal and AS Monaco, Pep Guardiola’s men defended resolutely to secure all three points.
“Of course we prepare for what’s going to come,” “ said Haaland in his interview after the game.
“We knew long throws were going to come, long balls whenever possible we going to come and you could see we were prepared.
“Everyone knew it and we did really well, solid at the back and of course another massive game from the big Italian in goal.
“Of course it feels good, you get a small break and to help the team defending as well. I think defending and attacking, it’s of course a team sport and we need to stick together and we did.
“I’m really proud of everyone.”
The striker also spoke about his goal and praised the fantastic support of the City fans in London.
Watch every word of Erling’s post-match interview via the video at the top of the page.