Asked in the press conference afterwards if this 4-1 win over West Ham means there were signs that Manchester City are getting back to their best, Pep Guardiola strongly disagreed.

"You judge results. We are not at our level. We won, we are so happy, it will help us. You judge results, our performance was not good. We know when we play good. I'm so happy for the guys, we work as a team, we work. First minutes, they deserved to be 0-1.

"We are a strong team, we run a lot and with the ball, we are composed - and now we don't have it. Of course, very pleased with the result, but you cannot ask me if it is the old Manchester City back. You see the game, it's not.

"Don't misunderstand me. Listen, I'm so happy. I always sleep better these days. But he asked me if the old Manchester City, the way we play, is back. No. You have to know it. You were here watching our games for many, many years. It's not that level. Come on.

It's not because we lose, it's a disaster, and when we win, it's incredible, perfect. Against Everton, we played much, much better than today and we drew. Ah, big crash, it's a disaster. Today is not [we are back].

"I'm happy, of course. We scored goals, good actions. Savinho was good. The people ran. Of course, there are a lot of positives. But if you ask me, if the team is playing like we played for the last years? No. Absolutely not.

"I'm saying that we have to be honest with ourselves. And they know it. The best way to improve is to get the reality. I could say, 'Yeah, it's perfect, we are back.' Moments were pretty good. But we are not in the right tempo to control the game."