Guardiola explains what made ‘the difference’ in City win

Pep Guardiola has hailed the “quality” of Manchester City’s players as they brushed aside Brighton 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

Kevin De Bruyne smashed City ahead after 71 seconds and Sergio Aguero doubled the advantage three minutes before half-time.

Aguero brilliantly curled home his second after 55 minutes and substitute Bernardo Silva wrapped up victory for the champions.

Guardiola told Sky Sports: “We started well. We give a lot of credit to the Brighton for what they did. They had chances but we were more clinical than we were in the Tottenham game. They defend so well.

“The difference was the quality of the players. Sometimes we credit the manager for success and sometimes it is the quality of the players and today is proof of that.”

On De Bruyne, Guardiola added: “Last season he struggled with his physical condition and injuries but we are happy now. He is a player who always gives you vision.”