Pep Guardiola explains why Man City used counterattacking tactics against Arsenal
Pep Guardiola defends Man City display after setting new record
- Manchester City drew 1-1 with Arsenal at the Emirates, with Erling Haaland scoring for City and Gabriel Martinelli equalising for Arsenal in the 93rd minute.
- City adopted an unusually defensive strategy, recording their lowest ever possession figure under Pep Guardiola at 32.8 per cent.
- Guardiola attributed this tactical approach to player fatigue, numerous injuries, and the quality of the Arsenal side, following an emotional Champions League match against Napoli.
- Despite the defensive display, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with securing a point and praised his team's resilience, though he admitted Arsenal were generally the better side.
- The draw leaves Manchester City in ninth place in the league, eight points behind leaders Liverpool, ahead of their next match against Burnley.