“Pep Guardiola Commends Manchester City’s Effort Despite Carabao Cup Exit to Tottenham”

Tottenham secured a 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night, knocking the defending champions out of the Carabao Cup. Timo Werner and Pape Sarr scored two quick goals within the first 25 minutes, giving Spurs a strong lead. Although Matheus Nunes managed to pull one back for City, it wasn't enough to change the outcome of the match. After the game, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reflected on the performance of his team, emphasizing that the focus should not solely be on the defeat. He noted, "The news is not that we lost. The news is how long a time we did not lose." Despite the disappointment of exiting the cup, Guardiola praised his players for their efforts throughout the match.