Manchester City's Pep Guardiola Praises Southampton, Despite Relegation Concerns. The Catalan manager's comments sparked controversy, with many media outlets focusing on the "cynical twist" of his praise for Russell Martin's team. However, a closer examination reveals that Guardiola was actually highlighting Southampton's defensive skills and ability to disrupt Manchester City's game plan.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakgarnerpurkis/2024/10/27/the-cynical-twist-of-pep-guardiola-praise-for-relegation-fodder/