A fantastic win that saw many City players get invloled and play well. A true get right match that provided plenty of action, goals and solid performances. Of note, Haaland, Doku, Gvardiol and Nunes played really well. Doku especially so, the criticism he had received seems to have dissipated and he is now a key cog in this teams hope to win title or more this season. City win a great one and now look to take that into Champions League action. On to the reaction-Pep Guardiola Reaction “I am optimistic – but not for the 5-1. In the locker room and in training, many things. We are creating good team spirit with my staff and the players and it finished with late goals.“The game was tough and we could not build up. We started well but it was tough. Nico O’Reilly started the second half with a movement that sent a message.“Erling is an important figure for us. Dubravka made good saves but we always have the feeling he can score. I am really pleased since the United game that we show another way with our body language even when not playing well, that’s the key for everything.”“I ask the wingers in the final third to go one v one,” said the boss.“I have the feeling that Jeremy’s decision making in the final third has improved like – wow! – compared to the past.“Assists, goals, seeing the channels. He’s an incredible threat against teams with a low block – he’s really important.“When it is more transitional he can maybe struggle a little bit, but when they are in the box, he’s really good.“For example the second goal, when Jeremy went there, two or three opponents went.“When Jeremy is there, they send two or three because in the box one v one he is unstoppable.“Over five or ten yards, no winger can match Jeremy. He can go left or right. That means anyone near him will be free to make a cross.“The second goal was an example because Josko was free to make the cross.”Notable Media Phil Foden smiling again, something we love to see 🫶🥹 pic.twitter.com/kM69E7FP5l— OneFootball (@OneFootball) September 27, 20255-1 Manchester City.HAALAND BRACE WITHIN 2 MINUTES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE IS JUST TOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/47e32nqSWG— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) September 27, 2025Etihad 🫶🏻🩵 pic.twitter.com/7U25GV0GPz— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) September 27, 2025Five star City! 🌟🩵 5-1 🟣 | @OKX pic.twitter.com/xezWBMu7MO— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 27, 2025