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Pep Guardiola taking inspiration from Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes in Premier League title pursuit
Pep Guardiola has waxed lyrical over Team Europe’s inspirational performance at last weekend’s Ryder Cup. Luke Donald’s side claimed a 15-13 victory over the USA at Bethpage Black on Sunday. GettyGuardiola was inspired by Team Europe’s stunning Ryder Cup victory last weekend[/caption] GettyDonald’s side claimed their first away Ryder Cup triumph since 2012 at Bethpage Black[/caption] However, they had to see off a spirited final day fightback from the hosts in the singles. The USA picked up 8.5 points during the closing session, but were unable to overturn the seven-point deficit they faced at the start of the day. Guardiola, who is a keen golfer away from his managerial responsibilities, reflected on the event on Friday. He congratulated Donald and his players during his pre-match press conference for Manchester City‘s trip to Brentford this weekend. The Spaniard told reporters: “What a Sunday, I would say. First of all, congratulations to Luke Donald and his guys. “It’s not easy to (win) in New York against the USA. But, oh God, (the) last day everybody thinking (pulls strained face). “I liked when I listened to the interview with Shane Lowry and the guys, ‘The worst six hours of my life!’ “So they say that, playing after Masters and US Opens, and Opens, and everything and not feeling… but the Ryder (Cup) did that. “They played against incredible top players and they were resilient, but I was surprised, everything is done… that supports another lesson, right? “It’s done when it’s done. You lose the Premier League when you lose the Premier League. Not before. It’s the same. GettyShane Lowry sank the winning putt to deny the Americans an historic final day comeback[/caption] You win it when you win it, otherwise everything can happen. “Sport is so difficult, golf especially, but really pleased that Europe showed the character again and they could win and Tommy Fleetwood could show again how good he is.” Fleetwood earned four points from his five matches for Europe in New York. The FedEx Cup champion was also named the winner of the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for embodying the spirit of the Ryder Cup at the event. Europe’s win saw them triumph on US soil for the first time since 2012 as they successfully defended their title from two years ago. Had the USA completed their seemingly impossible comeback on Sunday, it would have been the largest final day deficit overturned in Ryder Cup history. GettyGuardiola is hoping to reignite City’s title ambitions after slipping five points off the pace[/caption] City’s title chances Guardiola will be hoping to take inspiration from the Europeans’ performance into the Premier League title race. City find themselves seventh in the table after losing two of their opening six matches of the campaign. As a result, they are already five points adrift of leaders Liverpool ahead of facing the Bees on Sunday. It follows a third place finish last season as City ended the campaign 13 points behind the champions. Last term was also the first time since the 2019/20 season in which Guardiola’s side had not won the title.
Pep Guardiola has waxed lyrical over Team Europe’s inspirational performance at last weekend’s Ryder Cup.
Luke Donald’s side claimed a 15-13 victory over the USA at Bethpage Black on Sunday.
However, they had to see off a spirited final day fightback from the hosts in the singles.
The USA picked up 8.5 points during the closing session, but were unable to overturn the seven-point deficit they faced at the start of the day.
Guardiola, who is a keen golfer away from his managerial responsibilities, reflected on the event on Friday.
He congratulated Donald and his players during his pre-match press conference for Manchester City‘s trip to Brentford this weekend.
The Spaniard told reporters: “What a Sunday, I would say. First of all, congratulations to Luke Donald and his guys.
“It’s not easy to (win) in New York against the USA. But, oh God, (the) last day everybody thinking (pulls strained face).
“I liked when I listened to the interview with Shane Lowry and the guys, ‘The worst six hours of my life!’
“So they say that, playing after Masters and US Opens, and Opens, and everything and not feeling… but the Ryder (Cup) did that.
“They played against incredible top players and they were resilient, but I was surprised, everything is done… that supports another lesson, right?
“It’s done when it’s done. You lose the Premier League when you lose the Premier League. Not before. It’s the same.
You win it when you win it, otherwise everything can happen.
“Sport is so difficult, golf especially, but really pleased that Europe showed the character again and they could win and Tommy Fleetwood could show again how good he is.”
Fleetwood earned four points from his five matches for Europe in New York.
The FedEx Cup champion was also named the winner of the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for embodying the spirit of the Ryder Cup at the event.
Europe’s win saw them triumph on US soil for the first time since 2012 as they successfully defended their title from two years ago.
Had the USA completed their seemingly impossible comeback on Sunday, it would have been the largest final day deficit overturned in Ryder Cup history.
City’s title chances
Guardiola will be hoping to take inspiration from the Europeans’ performance into the Premier League title race.
City find themselves seventh in the table after losing two of their opening six matches of the campaign.
As a result, they are already five points adrift of leaders Liverpool ahead of facing the Bees on Sunday.
It follows a third place finish last season as City ended the campaign 13 points behind the champions.
Last term was also the first time since the 2019/20 season in which Guardiola’s side had not won the title.
