Guardiola revels in City’s EFL Cup win‘NOT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE’: Pep Guardiola was ecstatic after Nico O’Reilly’s second goal, embarking on a sprint down the touchline that earned him a bookingAFP, LONDONPep Guardiola on Sunday hailed Manchester City’s 2-0 win against Arsenal in the EFL Cup final as a “special” moment after a difficult period that threatened to derail their season. City’s victory was a sweet moment for Guardiola after a turbulent period that included a UEFA Champions League last-16 exit against Real Madrid. Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly, front, scores the opening goal against Arsenal in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. To win against that team makes it special,” Guardiola said. “It is not the Premier League or the Champions League, I know that, but the opponent is incredible.

Source: Taipei Times March 23, 2026 17:15 UTC