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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City\u2019s performance was \u2018incredible\u2019 despite their shock 1-0 Carabao Cup exit to Newcastle United in the third round.<\/p>\n
Alexander Isak scored the only goal of the match as Newcastle manager Eddie Howe registered his first-ever win over Guardiola.<\/p>\n
City dominated possession but only managed two shots on target with Newcastle managing double that total and also ranking higher for expected goals.<\/p>\n
But Guardiola refused to criticise last season\u2019s treble winners as he told Sky Sports: \u2018We played an incredible game.<\/p>\n
\u2018They increased after the break and were more aggressive. They scored a goal. <\/p>\n
\u2018Last season we were out against Southampton and not there but tonight we were. Congratulations to Newcastle.<\/p>\n
\u2018Yeah, it was a tight game and the players who played played really good. It is football.<\/p>\n
\u2018The way we played in the first half and second half was amazing. But they played aggressive to win the game.<\/p>\n
\u2018I leave comfortable with how we played, no injuries and minutes for Mateo [Kovacic] and Jack [Grealish].\u2019<\/p>\n
Guardiola also hailed youngster Oscar Bobb for his \u2018brilliant performance\u2019 and felt that Kalvin Phillips was \u2018really good\u2019 following the defeat at St James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n