The good news is we secured three points; the bad news is there are still 65 more games to play!

Being the manager of this team is a tremendous honor. They’ve given me everything: joy, happiness, and unwavering commitment.

Kevin [De Bruyne] was outstanding, especially considering he’s only been training for a week.

Rico Lewis is exceptional. His one-on-one defending is top-notch, and he moves into spaces like few I’ve seen. A perfect start with three points, though I don’t feel in top shape yet, so scoring and winning is great.

Last year, Sanchez made a fantastic save against me. He usually stays on his line, so I took a few extra touches to draw him out and knew how to handle it.

Pep emphasizes that the best players excel at the “easiest” things, like a first touch in a crowded penalty area. He often tells me this!

If stretching the center-backs creates space for Bernardo Silva, I’ll do it. It’s challenging, but it’s part of my role.

I want to be more involved, as Pep always tells me. But with a performance like this, do I need to be more involved? It’s a tough question.

He’s an excellent interviewee. It’s probably easier to speak freely when you score 500 goals a season.