In the 20th round of the Premier League, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Manchester City. After the game, McFarland talked about the match in an interview.
McFarland said: “For me, this is simply dreamlike. Guardiola, a Premier League game—everything is amazing.”
“I am very proud of the team's performance. Even if that goal hadn't gone in, I think the fight and spirit the lads showed in the second half made me very happy. In the end, we equalized the score, and I feel this is the result we deserved.”
On whether he always believed they could equalize: “Our full attention over the past two days has been focused on winning this game. Although we didn't win, everyone's performance makes us very proud. We have always believed that we can come here and get the victory.”
When talking about facing Guardiola: "He is one of the best coaches of all time, but the focus of this game should not be only on him. The game should focus on the players' performances and the level they showed in this match. The focus should not be on me either, but on the excellent performances these lads showed in various situations."
