‘I remember perfectly’… Pep Guardiola shares his first memory of Everton’s Goodison Park

Pep Guardiola Shares Fond Memory of Everton’s Goodison Park

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken fondly of his experiences at Everton’s Goodison Park, reflecting on his first visit to the iconic stadium. Guardiola remembered suffering a 4-0 defeat to Ronald Koeman’s Everton side in his first season in England.

“It has been truly, truly an honour to come here to Goodison Park for many years,” Guardiola said in his post-match interview. “Today I was on the pitch (before the game) watching on the screen, watching all the goals (at Goodison Park over the years) and I said, ‘Wow! This is English football!'”.

Guardiola recalled his first match at Goodison Park vividly, saying, “My friend Ronald Koeman destroyed me the first time I came here in a 4-0, with (Romelu) Lukaku, I remember perfectly.” Tom Davies and Ademola Lookman scored their first goals for the club during that memorable match.

Guardiola also praised Everton’s performances, recognizing the difficulty of winning at Goodison Park. “Liverpool could not win (here), Arsenal neither. It’s a massively important (win),” he said, highlighting the significance of Manchester City’s victory.

As Everton prepares to leave Goodison Park for their new stadium, Guardiola’s comments serve as a testament to the stadium’s history and charm. With two games remaining at Goodison Park, Everton will look to make a lasting impression before departing. Their next match against Chelsea will be a crucial test for the team.