Guardiola's team currently sits fourth in the top flight with 44 points from 25 games and will play Plymouth Argyle in the fifth round of the FA Cup. While Guardiola accepts that the defeat at Real Madrid proves his side has not been at their best this season, the boss believes there\u2019s still plenty to play for over the coming months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are in a not-bad moment. Apart from Madrid, who were the better team and are a better team right now. I had the feeling in recent years in the Champions League we could compete with any team. Always we were there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn previous seasons against that team - we feel it, they feel it - we were there and, in many aspects, better than them. This time we couldn\u2019t go through and we accepted the reality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLook at the situations now with two central defenders out for two months. This period in the Premier League is now massively important for us,\u201d said Pep in the pre-game press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Although the defending champions currently sit 17 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League, they have a chance to have an impact on the title race when they host Arne Slot\u2019s side, who are eight points ahead of Arsenal having played a game more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Guardiola also went on to give updates on Erling Haaland and John Stone. Haaland missed Wednesday\u2019s Champions League defeat at Real Madrid after his late withdrawal from the victory over Newcastle United last weekend. With another tough test looming large, Guardiola is not yet certain if the No.9 will be available this time around.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cDon\u2019t know yet. Tomorrow we will know. It\u2019s better to have Erling on the pitch. Everybody is responsible for the good things and bad things for the team but obviously, with Erling, we are better,\u201d said Pep<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Guardiola also went on to give updates on Erling Haaland and John Stone. Haaland missed Wednesday\u2019s Champions League defeat at Real Madrid after his late withdrawal from the victory over Newcastle United last weekend. With another tough test looming large, Guardiola is not yet certain if the No.9 will be available this time around.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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