Manchester City will face Southampton on Saturday in the 36th round of the Premier League, hoping to improve their league position with a win.

Guardiola spoke at a pre-match press conference and answered journalists’ questions.

Southampton: The game starts 0-0. This is a very big and important match for us. Only three games remain, and after this, we will have just two left. We have great respect for them.

City’s Recent Form: This is the best consecutive run of results we’ve had this season. At the start of the season, I wasn’t sure we could do this, but now we’ve managed it for a long time.

Mateo Kovačić’s Performance This Season: He has played really well. I think playing alongside someone like Bernardo Silva, İlkay Gündoğan, or Nico is tough, but he has been at a very high level.

Injury Updates: Erling Haaland is ready for tomorrow’s game. Rodri is still not available. Nathan Aké and Oscar Bobb have been part of training but are not ready to play.

Haaland’s Comments on City’s Lack of Hunger: If that’s how Erling feels, then they need to talk and ask why. We can be better. We are satisfied with the results, but the situation returns to normal when we maintain this form for months, not just three or four weeks.

Xabi’s Impact at Leverkusen: The impact he has had at Leverkusen has been incredible. I think all the coaches who had the pleasure of working with him as a player always knew he would become a coach one day. Going to Germany and competing directly with Bayern Munich, which is always very difficult, and finishing last season unbeaten except for the Europa League final against Atalanta… the way they played, the way the players improved. I think Leverkusen should be very, very proud of this collaboration, which only lasted two or three years.

A Good Season with Runner-Up and Cup Win: It’s unfortunate that I have to tell you this, but I don’t think about it. In my mind, it’s only Southampton, and I’ve been thinking about them all week. They’ve been on my mind for many hours. That’s all I’m concerned about. We’ll evaluate everything else at the end of the season.

Possible Changes in the Top Four: I think six or seven teams can qualify. So we need to get all the points, and if we win three games, we’ll achieve that goal. Everything is in our hands, and we don’t need to wait for anything else. That’s what we have to do. Win one game and then move on to the next two.

Disappointment Over De Bruyne Joining Another Premier League Club: I don’t know. Best wishes to Kevin and his family…