Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on Arsenal after the Gunners pushed his team to the limit in their Premier League clash at the weekend.
Mikel Arteta’s side played with ten men for over 45 minutes in the second half, and it took one of the final kicks of the game for City to secure a 2-2 draw.
Guardiola acknowledged beforehand that his side would be facing a formidable Arsenal team, but the Spaniard did not anticipate that Arteta’s side would be so resilient, especially in defence.
For two consecutive seasons, Arsenal has challenged City in a tough, extended title race, and the Gunners managed to avoid defeat against the champions last term.
Arsenal won at home and drew at the Etihad last season, and today, they nearly set themselves up to do the double over City again.
Guardiola admits they know that Arsenal is a very good team. He said on Sky Sports:
“They are the biggest contender in the last two years.
“They are exceptional and we know it.
“They are able to do many, many good things.”
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We have been improving for some time, and if City struggles against us, we can win against every other opponent in this league.
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The last two statements are probably directed at the refs and PGMOL.
Ha! Pep knows what to say. We’ve now got a run of winnable PL games until the end of October when we meet Liverpool at home, and by which time Merino should also be starting his serious fitness training, and hopefully Ødegaard will also be back by then.
“Guardiola admits they know that Arsenal is a very good team”. A sudden revelation. Really? I don’t think Pep was saying anything after the game that he wouldn’t have said before it.
He knows that Arsenal is a major threat (perhaps not the only one this season though) and he will draw upon his vast experience to try and ensure that City come through in the end (again) next May. What else would he say – or do?
Pep what a temper you have – kicking your seat not cool shame on you in front of world audiences.