Pep Guardiola reflected on Manchester City's 5-1 defeat to Arsenal, expressing regret over the final 25 minutes of play. Despite a strong start, City’s defensive errors and lack of discipline allowed Arsenal to score three goals in the final stretch, leaving Guardiola to seek improvement before upcoming matches.
Pep Guardiola expressed regret over Manchester City's 5-1 defeat to Arsenal, highlighting the final 25 minutes as the key turning point. Despite a strong start after falling behind early, City’s defensive errors allowed Arsenal to capitalize. Guardiola acknowledged his team's good play for 70 minutes but criticized their lack of discipline toward the end.
Arsenal’s relentless attack, including goals from Thomas Partey and a first Premier League strike for teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly, proved too much for City, and Guardiola admitted that their sloppiness in possession led to their downfall. Despite the heavy loss, Guardiola maintained that his side played well for much of the match, but they failed to stay composed under pressure.
Looking ahead, Guardiola aims to address the issues in the squad, with a focus on defensive stability and patient play. City will have time to regroup before their next match in the FA Cup on February 8.
