Manchester City head coach Josep Guardiola commented on his team's victory in the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

" I know in form. I'm starting a new team with Sean Dyche! It's really really important three points.

Nottingham Forest is an incredible team that plays simply in a loud manner. Igor wins all balls. They have a team of the greatest rival. It’s not easy to get here, especially for the winter. Over the course of the last few days, we talked a lot about the graves. When packing for Nottingham Forest you need to stay on top. Today, if we weren't ready, we wouldn't have won this match. The mood will be intense, so I will be even more radiant.

In the first half, a lot of players were behind the ball line, and not in the attack zones. After counterattacks, we moved to the middle and to the flanks, and even created chances. During the break we talked and changed tactics for a few minutes.

We have played 18 matches, so the first stage is completed. And in another stage, a lot of igors are checking on us, similar to today’s. The Premier League is already difficult, but it’s important to lose the fight. Victory or defeat on a particular day does not mean that everything is over – we still have a lot of work ahead,” Guardioli quotes the BBC.

After 18 rounds, Manchester City took first place in the Premier League, ahead of Arsenal by one point, but the Gunners have a game in hand. Nottingham are in 17th place with 18 points.