Pep Guardiola has brought down the hype around the significance of moving five points clear at the top of the Premier League following Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Burnley.
“In May, it will be significant — in October, no,” Guardiola told a news conference when asked about City’s lead at the top.
But he was happy City equalled a club record run of 11 games in all competitions — the first time they have achieved it in a single season.
“It means a lot. The record is good if you lift something — titles or a trophy,” he added. “It is not easy to win 11 in a row, so it’s good. I’m so happy to continue our winning mentality.
“We are top of both groups [Premier League and Champions League] but that doesn’t mean anything more than that.
“Last year we won 10 and we didn’t finish OK. I just tell my players I’m grateful.
“If we lose our rhythm we can lose so we just keep focused and concentrate on our game.”
“If people come here thinking that you are going to be 5-0 up after 20 minutes that’s not going to happen,” the Catalan said. “At 0-0 it was difficult but we were stable, we created more chances than them and we scored when we had to. In general, we controlled the game and that let us win.”
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