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The City boss was thankful that his team boasts the Norwegian striker netting goals and Gianluigi Donnarumma stopping them, after a win at Brentford that came with another injury concern for the midfielder.

Haaland's Impressive Form

"We possess an incredible striker and keeper," remarked the coach, with the forward's ninth-minute goal proving the winning factor. Haaland's current form are approaching the standards of City's treble-winning season, as the number nine has scored in 9 consecutive games. "He's the best," commented his boss. "During the season of the three trophies, he notched – what? – 50 million times? In my view he's part of the club now, he's comfortable. He feels now that it's his home."

Donnarumma's Key Contribution

Regarding the goalkeeper's important stop from Igor Thiago, he stated: "He starts to play at the top level at seventeen. When I learned he's twenty-six it's like he's had centuries of football. His calmness, his aura. Against teams who are strong you face one piece of action and he did it today. A one-on-one situation."

Guardiola's Milestone Accomplishment

Guardiola achieved the personal milestone of 250 Premier League wins, overtaking Sir Alex Ferguson and Wenger in attaining that total in a record-breaking three hundred and forty-nine matches. "I will invite them to a good dinner, perhaps elsewhere, somewhere sunnier," he said of those legendary coaches. "Alternatively in the city. It is an honor and a privilege to be part of Premier League history. I offer thanks to the team and the players and the staff I had. We did it faster and sooner. Now we aim for 250 games more."

Rodri's Injury Concern

On the player's hamstring issue, the most recent problem after a serious knee issue previously, Guardiola said: "I'd prefer to have Rodri every three days but following a year it happens constantly, it is very taxing. This is why we tried to be cautious, use him for an hour or so but it cannot happen more."

Brentford's Response

Brentford's manager, was pleased that his side got better after the visitors' opening period control to pose a danger until the final signal. "Our aim to do is bring a team as one, a organization united, after so many changes," he said. "In my opinion it's developing. I believe you could observe that in the later stages performance today against elite rivals."