Spanish coach Pep Guardiola sought to draw attention away from his stars after a 3-0 victory over hosts Crystal Palace and reduce the gap to league leaders Arsenal to two points. This result has strengthened Manchester City's position in the table and demonstrated the team's excellent form ahead of crucial matches. Guardiola highlighted the collective effort of all players, not just the individual qualities of his star footballers. The team showed character and discipline, which are key factors in the title race.
