Guardiola praise for 'incredible' Brighton | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola has praised Brighton's continued evolvement over the past few seasons, admitting he admires their recruitment of players, managers and their playing style.

The Blues are just two points ahead of the Seagulls in the Premier League table ahead of  Saturday afternoon’s Etihad clash.

And the City boss admits he is a big fan of how the south coast club have gone about their business over the past few seasons.

“I think Brighton are one of the best clubs working on and off the pitch,” said Guardiola.

“I think they started with Graham Potter, they made a step, forward again under Roberto De Zerbi, and now with this exceptional young manager who’s doing incredibly good things.

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“It’s not a surprise I’d say, because they're doing really, really well in the transfer market and the way they play.

“They’re absolutely one of the toughest opponents and in the past there are many teams who were in the middle positions or bottom or whatever, but they make an incredible step up in terms of organisation and consistency for many, many years, that’s the reality.

“It’s not a secret what they’ve been doing. They’re in this position because they’re doing good things, they deserve to be [where they are] in the table.”