Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was pleased to see his side put in a good performance against Leicester.
The champions dispatched Ruud van Nistelrooy and Co 2-0 at the Etihad, moving closer to securing Champions League football for next season.
A rare Jack Grealish goal opened the scoring just a few minutes into the game, before Omar Marmoush doubled the City lead.
And although City were heavy favourites in the match, Guardiola admitted it was never going to be an easy night.
Speaking after the game, he said: “We didn’t concede anything except one thing at the end. It wasn’t easy with 10 players behind the ball in the box. We missed the third goal to be more relaxed, it’s never over. But pleased for a good performance.
“We never give up to find the third goal. A performance that nothing wrong happened, everyone focussed we missed a third goal that’s all.
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“Eight games left. Every game is vital. After the tough game in Bournemouth, making the semi-final to come here after just three days. Helped us to score early, we missed the third goal that’s all. The rest was good.”
He also had a word for his goalscorers, adding: “Not easy when you don’t play regularly. Goal good for him [Grealish] and playing in a more central position he’s more comfortable on the sides. He’s playing really good.”
On Marmoush, he said: “Everyone has to be involved, the players closer to the box and the goal. He has a good sense, good numbers for the short time he’s been with us. Dynamic, good pressing, really pleased for him.”
