Pep Guardiola thrilled to reach final, Lee Johnson hails City as 'probably best I've seen live'

ByEurosport

Published 23/01/2018 at 23:12 GMT

Pep Guardiola spoke of his delight to reach the final of the Carabao Cup whilst Lee Johnson hailed Manchester City are one of the best teams he's evren seen live.

Lee Johnson, manager of Bristol City and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City shake hands prior to the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg match between Bristol City and Manchester City at Ashton Gate on January 23, 2018 in Bristol, England.

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Goals from Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero either side of half-time helped City into a 2-0 lead before Marlon Pack's impressive header got Bristol City back into the game.

A late goal from Aden Flint made things nervy before Kevin De Bruyne secured the win on the break as Bristol pushed for a third.

"We are so happy to be in the final. We played amazing in the first half," Spaniard Guardiola said after reaching his first final with the club.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola congratulates Oleksandr Zinchenko after the Carabao Cup Semi-Final: Second Leg match between Bristol City and Manchester City at Ashton Gate on January 23, 2018 in Bristol, England.

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"After we lost control, maybe it will be good for us... to learn that anything can happen and you have to play for 90 minutes."

Johnson, whose side knocked out Watford, Stoke City, Crystal Palace and Manchester United en route to the semi-final, was full of praise for their illustrious opponents.

Lee Johnson, manager of Bristol City applauds the crowd after the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg match between Bristol City and Manchester City at Ashton Gate on January 23, 2018 in Bristol, England.

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"We came close to a draw today. They are a top, top side, probably the best side I've seen live," said Bristol City boss Lee Johnson, whose team are fifth in the Championship and pushing for promotion to the Premier League.

"They have so many players that are intricate and have class on the ball and sometimes you have to hold your hands up and say, 'They are a better side than us'."

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