After Manchester City’s 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on March 8, 2025, manager Pep Guardiola addressed the team’s challenges in securing Champions League qualification. He emphasized the necessity of winning upcoming matches, stating, “We have to win games. We don’t win enough games in a row to be secure.” Guardiola acknowledged that qualification wouldn’t be granted without effort, remarking, “It doesn’t come from the sky.” He highlighted the importance of their next fixture against Brighton, saying, “Ten games left, starting against Brighton next Saturday.”
Regarding the match’s decisive goal, which resulted from goalkeeper Ederson’s misstep, Guardiola refrained from assigning blame, expressing a preference for praise over criticism.
For a more in-depth understanding, you can watch Guardiola’s full post-match press conference: