Unbeaten in 10 Premier League games and second in the table, City also sit fourth in the Champions League initial phase and are in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
It makes a stark contrast to last season’s frustrations and in spite of a long list of unavailable players.
Commenting on how good his squad’s team spirit has been, the boss said: “I don’t have any complaints about my players. Completely the opposite.
“You play bad, we say the tactics have to improve. When you play well but lose, the spirit has to improve.
“Football is a package; it’s not just one thing you have to fix.
“One day Phil [Foden] scores a lot of goals, other days he doesn’t. It’s a package. It’s how everyone fights and run and try again. That makes me so happy.”
Watch part two of Pep’s press conference ahead of our game with Brighton by playing the video above...
City v Brighton tickets on general sale
We welcome an entertaining Brighton side to the Etihad at 19:30 (UK) on Wednesday 7 January.
And with tickets now on general sale, you could be there to see it!
Fans can now claim three tickets each, with adults from £30 and concessions as low as £15.
Or make it a night to remember with hospitality packages starting from just £180 per person and a wide range of experiences available to suit your budget.
