Pep Guardiola reacts to stunning Man City display at Shakhtar

Pep Guardiola was delighted with his side’s performance as Manchester City took a step closer to qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Goals from David Silva, Aymeric Laporte and Bernardo Silva handed City a comfortable 3-0 win over Shakhtar, putting them top of Group F.

Guardiola’s side have now gone seven games unbeaten in all competitions.

The coach emphasised the significance of tonight’s result to BT Sport.

“In Europe 0-3 – we were outstanding. We created a lot of chances,” he said. “Second half they pushed a lot and it was complicated. But when we regained the ball we could run. It was an amazing result. Now we recover with this result and in Germany [against Hoffenheim].

“If we are able to win the next game Shakhtar will be out. After our defeat in Lyon we were under pressure. I’m very pleased with our performance.

“The team was good last season, even the previous season, the locker room was always in the right position.

“We are together three seasons and we know each other much better. It’s normal when you have three years together you are better than the first year.”

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