Stoke City manager Paul Lambert claims Manchester City are the best side he's seen in a long time Stoke City manager Paul Lambert claims Manchester City are the best side he's seen in a long timeStoke City manager Paul Lambert believes Manchester City are one of the best teams he has faced, after the league leaders secured a 2-0 victory over the Potters on Monday. Lambert praised Pep Guardiola side's style of play despite the loss leaving his team in 19th place, one point off safety with eight games to play. This is a really really top side we have come up against." Stoke 0-2 Man City Stoke 0-2 Man CityLambert explained that he spoke with Guardiola after the final whistle to congratulate the 47-year-old and his side. However, the Stoke manager was impressed with his own team's work rate and their refusal to give up on the match.

Source: Sky sports March 12, 2018 23:52 UTC