Guardiola: We can compete for more trophies

Pep Guardiola has paid an emotional tribute to the hierarchy at Manchester City after lifting his first silverware with the club, thanking owner Sheikh Mansour for sticking by him in a trophy-less first season.

Guardiola’s side, champions-elect in this year’s Premier League and with one foot already in the last eight of the Champions League, beat Arsenal 3-0 to win the Carabao Cup and begin what most critics believe will be a new and expansive trophy collection. But the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach was anxious not to take all the glory for himself after goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany, and David Silva secured this victory.

“Big congratulations to all Manchester City, from Sheikh Mansour to the last fan,” he said. “I’m so happy to win my first trophy here but most of all I’m part of Manchester City — so this is a trophy for Manchester City, not for me.