Erling Haaland might have scored the only goal to give Manchester City the win over Brentford but Pep Guardiola has reversed special praise for Oscar Bobb, Softfootball report.
Haaland scored in the ninth minute to secure the win over the Bees as he continues to shine this season, scoring 18 goals in 11 matches for club and country so far this campaign.
Speaking in an interview published via Manchester City’s official media after the match, Pep Guardiola hailed the Norway international as a vital player for the Cityzens. He said:
Oscar defensively is a machine, he helped us a lot and in the final third. His one-v-one is really good and he made good decisions. I’m really pleased he played good.
I will encourage him to be more incisive and when he goes one on one, two v two, he can create really big situations. He made an incredible pass to Phil which was a clear chance on the penalty spot that he should have got on target.
In general, he was really, really good in that 1st half and defensively, offensively – in all aspects and he is a player we trust a lot.
Bobb struggled with injury in 2024/25 but since his return, he has been one of the most influential players for Guardiola’s side as they bid to reclaim the Premier league title from Liverpool this season.
