Rayan Cherki and Savinho grabbed the goals at the Etihad as we extended our winning streak to six games in all competitions.
The boss made seven changes from the side that won at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, with one eye on our game against West Ham on Saturday 20 December.
But he was thrilled that his side were able to maintain their focus, including the substitutes who ensured there was no chance of a Bees comeback.
“We have had a run of a lot of games for Erling [Haaland] for example, and Ruben [Dias] and the other ones and they have to be ready,” Guardiola said.
“After [West Ham] we have seven days before Nottingham Forest and four or five days before Sunderland and, after again, a crazy schedule.
“So we have to do it (give them a rest) and we talk a lot about these days, everyone being connected today. And the guys on the bench, being connected and they prove it.
“Matheus was so focused, Bernardo as always, everyone was there. Josko was there and was incredibly committed.
“We need three more days. We don’t have much time to prepare our game. One day, but we are used to it of course.
“Prepare our fans to win that important game to finish before this little break longer than usual, up there.”
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