Pep Guardiola maintains that winning the Premier League is tougher than achieving Champions League success.
Guardiola’s Manchester City side are hoping to secure their fourth domestic title in five seasons on Sunday. Victory over Aston Villa in their final game will see City pip second-placed Liverpool to the crown regardless of the result of the Merseysiders’ clash with Wolves.
Liverpool could still steal some of their limelight by going on to win the Champions League – something which has eluded Guardiola during his City tenure – but the Spaniard believes the Premier League is the greater prize.
He said: “I would say it’s more difficult. There’s a lot of weeks and games, struggles with injuries, good and bad moments with different situations, tough opponents.
“It’s satisfying because it’s every day. When you fight for the Premier League and have success right at the end it gives you a sense that you enjoy a lot. We are happier in our lives when you win.
“When you win and win it [makes for] good training sessions, a good environment and mood. It’s not like the FA Cu …
- May 21, 2022
