Pochettino has praised Manchester City as being the best team in the world, but assures that Chelsea will not approach their Super Sunday match as underdogs. He highlighted that despite the differing positions of both teams, Chelsea will not view themselves as underdogs. Both teams are heading into the game in different places, with Man City at the top of the Premier League while Chelsea has been struggling to find form. Pochettino added that he wants Chelsea to compete and fight with the best clubs in England, and demonstrated confidence in their abilities.
Regarding Man City, he acknowledged them as the best team with impressive results. However, he emphasized that Chelsea does not consider themselves as underdogs and will aim to be protagonists with their personality and character, especially after their recent victory against Tottenham. Both teams are gearing up for an exciting match on Sunday.
On the other hand, Guardiola sees promise in Chelsea’s future, stating that sooner or later, they will be contenders. Although Chelsea has had ups and downs this season, Guardiola has confidence that they will eventually challenge for the Premier League title due to their qualities in all departments. He insists that Chelsea is one of the most important teams in England and therefore one of the toughest opponents, despite Man City currently leading the league. Guardiola also expressed his excitement for facing former players, including Raheem Sterling and academy graduate Cole Palmer at Chelsea. The match is set to be an intriguing battle between two top teams.