Pep Guardiola expressed satisfaction following Matheus Nunes's late winner, securing Manchester City's third-place standing with four games remaining in the Champions League race. He emphasized the importance of focusing on their upcoming FA Cup semi-final and the remaining league matches. Despite Aston Villa's strong performance this season, Guardiola acknowledged their commitment, praising players like Nunes and O'Reilly for stepping up in crucial moments. Unai Emery, Villa's manager, remains optimistic about their Champions League chances, with critical fixtures ahead.
I'm really happy. We're in the last [top] four for the last four games and a Champions League contender for qualification. If we win the next four games, the win will have been so important.
You don't have to be scientists to realise that we play against Aston Villa, one of the best teams as you saw against Newcastle and PSG. An extraordinary team, but we performed as we did in the past with commitment.
If you tell me at the beginning of the season that at the end of the season you are fighting for the FA Cup final or to qualify for the Champions League with Matheus and Nico at full-back, I'd say: what are you talking about.
We still have chances to get Champions League football. Villa next play Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.
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