"Pep Guardiola cites how his team must grow during the season and with each outing of this campaign Manchester City suggest greater control and composure. This manifested in a professional victory that sweeps the former four-in-a-row competition victors into the semi-final. A sparkling Rayan Cherki scored first for City, before the break, then Savinho followed, his 67th-minute finish only a second struck by the inconsistent 21-year-old."
"Guardiola apologised for stating Saturday's Premier League visit of West Ham is the priority, then oversaw a suffocation of Brentford that allowed Keith Andrews' unit scant chance to damage City. When Phil Foden himself an early replacement was substituted on 82 minutes Charlie Gray enjoyed a priceless moment: before the 19-year-old came on he was given a Guardiola bearhug to mark his debut. He took up an advanced midfield zone and was soon easily linking play:"
Manchester City displayed increasing control and composure, securing a professional victory that eliminated the former four-in-a-row competition victors and advanced to the semi-final. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring before halftime and Savinho added a 67th-minute finish. Guardiola apologised for prioritising the upcoming Premier League visit to West Ham, then orchestrated a suffocating performance that left Brentford with scant chances. Oscar Bobb was forced off early and Phil Foden replaced him, operating in pockets ahead of Brentford’s back five. Nineteen-year-old Charlie Gray made his debut, received a Guardiola embrace, occupied an advanced midfield role and linked play effectively.
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