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Guardiola thought the opposition was weak. Or he didn't take this match seriously. He made the second row squad against Newcastle. Haaland was not in the squad. Also three very important players like Rodri, Silva and De Bruyne were absent from Manchester City due to injuries. And this opportunity has been used very well by Newcastle coach Eddie Howe. Guardiola should have been careful before building his squad against Eddie Howe.

Newcastle played very well in this match. The team lost points in several matches at the beginning of the Premier League. But Eddie Howe is slowly solving the problems within the squad. We have seen excellent performances from the team in each of Newcastle's last four matches. The players will be more confident after a win against a team like Manchester City. I think we will get a better performance than Newcastle in the upcoming matches.

I think Guardiola doesn't think his opponent is weak and Newcastle deserved to win against Manchester City, I just think Guardiola doesn't want the Carabao championship, so he didn't play Haaland in yesterday's match, I think Guardiola is more focused on the big EPL and UCL championships so he maintains stamina players to remain good to face their opponents and I think Manchester City don't play too seriously.

Even so, Newcastle still played well and I admit that they deserved to win that match, Manchester City after this defeat maybe they will focus more on maintaining the club's performance in the more important league and I'm sure Guardiola doesn't have big goals in this championship and give victory to Newcastle.

Alexander Isak's goal proved crucial as it led to Manchester City's exit from the EFL Cup. It raises questions about Manchester City's performance without Haaland. Maybe Guardiola doesn't prioritize the Carabao championship as he's achieved a treble with the top trophies before. His focus might be more on the EPL and UCL championships. However, every manager want to win cups, and Newcastle's win shows they are a competitive team, not to be underestimated.

Guardiola is clear, they have other important aims like Premier League and UEFA championship, therefore they were not trying their full team in strength. I do not mean that they understand Newcastle a weak one. Otherwise, this decision is best to prepare good players in the hand of experts. Absence of Haaland gave a gesture to this strategy. Newcastle
development is very important. That is prove of Manchester success. Guardiola doesn't understand Carabao Cup important. But it is necessary to appreciate them. That lose will divert City to make good image in League like you said.