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The City boss praised the impact of substitutes Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush, who helped unlock a stubborn Brentford defense.\n\n'Scoring goals isn't about being a genius, it's bringing balls close to Erling Haaland,' Guardiola said in his post-match press conference. The remark encapsulates City's tactical identity: create chances for their prolific Norwegian striker, who needs little invitation to find the net.\n\nFoden and Marmoush entered the fray in the second half, injecting pace and creativity. Foden's incisive passing and Marmoush's direct running stretched Brentford's backline, allowing City to dominate the final third. Guardiola specifically highlighted their contribution, noting how they shifted the momentum.\n\nThe match itself was a controlled affair, with City enjoying 68% possession and 15 shots. Brentford, known for their resilience, held firm until the 68th minute, when Haaland pounced on a loose ball after a corner. Further goals from Julian Alvarez and Foden sealed the win, but the pattern was clear: get the ball to Haaland in dangerous areas.\n\nGuardiola's comment reflects a broader philosophy. Despite his reputation for tactical complexity, he often emphasizes basic principles. 'People think we have to be geniuses to score,' he added. 'No, just put the ball where Erling can finish.' This pragmatic approach has yielded results: Haaland now has 28 league goals this season.\n\nFor Manchester City, the win maintains pressure on league leaders Arsenal. With Haaland in prolific form, City remain the team to beat in the title race. Guardiola's reliance on his star striker is a double-edged sword, but so far it has proven effective.\n\nThe impact of substitutes also underscores City's depth. Foden and Marmoush, often used as impact players, provide Guardiola with tactical flexibility. As the season enters its final stretch, such options could prove decisive in tight matches.\n\nBrentford manager Thomas Frank acknowledged City's quality but lamented his team's inability to capitalize on set pieces. 'Against a team like City, you need to take your chances,' he said. 'We didn't, and they punished us.'\n\nGuardiola's message to his squad was clear: simplicity is key. 'We don't need to overcomplicate,' he concluded. 'Just find Erling.' As City chase silverware, that formula may be their greatest weapon.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Guardiola credits subs Foden and Marmoush for feeding Haaland after 3-0 win, reveals scoring philosophy.","326257546258026496","Manchester City","328652885212532737","326135625054949376","Premier League","327052460751327232","Manchester City vs Brentford","2026-05-09T19:16:35Z","why-guardiola-says-scoring-isn-t-genius-feed-haaland","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Fvideos\u002Fc4g72m8xvzxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[68,63,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90],"326222707169431552","326257615342407680","326257777523560448","326257814563459072","326257822461333504","326323575902441472","326257545968619520","326222712496197632","326222713142120448","326257546392244224","326257565635710976",[69,64,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102],"Anderlecht","FC Winterthur","Al-Wasl FC","Histon","Wingate & Finchley","Andorra","Arsenal","Netherlands","Canada","Nottingham Forest","Getafe","Why Guardiola Says Scoring Isn't Genius: Feed Haaland",[105,136,166,189],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":66,"excerpt":106,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":107,"leagueId":71,"leagueName":72,"matchId":108,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":109,"slug":110,"sourceName":111,"sourceURL":112,"teamId":113,"teamName":114,"teamIds":115,"teamNames":125,"title":135},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. 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Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. 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