EPL: They’re so demanding – Guardiola names best team at defending with ball Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has identified Southampton as one of the best teams in the Premier League for their ability to defend with the ball. Guardiola made this observation after his team’s narrow 1-0 victory over Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, thanks to Erling Haaland's first-half goal that secured all three points for City. In an interview with BBC Match of the Day, Guardiola praised the Saints, stating, "The way they played, they are so demanding....