Guardiola on City improvements, Ederson and Brighton
Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brighton (kick-off 15:00 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On showing signs of improvement in recent weeks before losing to Nottingham Forest last weekend: "We have to reach the highest possible level to qualify for Europe next season. We have to be consistent as possible. There are 10 games, six at home and four away. They are tough games at home and we have to do better because there are many teams with the same target as us."He said they remain "not like they were" and "didn't deserve to win" against Forest based on their performance.On the possibility of finishing in the top four: "It's not a disappointment to be here, it is a challenge. If we can qualify for the Champions League, then it would be a huge success from my point of view. It depends on our football as to whether we will be there or not."He said he watched the Champions League games this week as a "spectator to learn and enjoy it" and did not feel resentful as City "didn't deserve to be there."On criticism levelled at the form of goalkeeper Ederson, Guardiola said: "He is an incredible keeper. That is my thoughts."On Jack Grealish who missed out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad: "I want the best for him, I want his best on and off the best. I cannot judge the England national manager."On opponents Brighton, who are rivals for a European place: "Brighton are one of the best clubs on and off the pitch. An exceptional young manager, who is doing incredible things. It's not a secret. They deserve to be there."On Saturday's match supporting City's official charity City in the Community: "Everyone knows [what it means to Guardiola]. Part of the area and city. To help people with problems and without problems. To be part of it is so nice. When the club do something, I am part of that through good and bad things."Follow all of Friday's Premier League news conferences and the rest of the day's football news (from 13:30 GMT)
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