"I have an incredible striker and keeper, Guardiola said, the Norwegian's ninth-minute goal proving the winner. Haaland's form is reaching the levels of City's 2022-23 treble season, the No 9 scoring in a ninth consecutive game. He's the best, said his manager. The year of the treble, he scored what? 50 million goals? I think he's part of the club now, he's settled. He feels now that it's mine."
"Guardiola passed the personal milestone of 250 Premier League wins, surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger in reaching that total in a record 349 matches. I will invite them to a good dinner, maybe not in Manchester, somewhere sunnier, he said of those legendary managers. Or in Manchester. It's an honour and a pleasure to be part of Premier League history. I say thank you to the club and the players and the staff I had. We did it quicker and faster."
Erling Haaland scored the ninth-minute winner, extending his scoring run to nine consecutive games and matching form from City's 2022-23 treble season. Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a crucial one-on-one save from Igor Thiago, praised for composure and presence. Pep Guardiola celebrated both players and acknowledged Rodri suffered another hamstring setback following last season's cruciate knee injury, noting the demands of frequent matches and attempts to manage his minutes. Guardiola reached 250 Premier League wins in a record 349 matches, surpassing Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, and thanked the club, players and staff. Brentford improved after a dominant first half to threaten until full-time.
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