Pep Guardiola's words after losing for the first time against Arteta's Arsenal

Manchester City placed itself in an important way in a new day of the Premier League where it sought to consolidate its leadership in England, but had to overcome the great rival that threatens its possible championship. However, Arsenal FC ended up being the winner, Arsenal's first victory against Manchester City in the Premier League since 2015. In addition, it was Mikel Arteta's first victory against Pep Guardiola.

And in the first half, Mateo Kovacic, after a harsh challenge on Martín Odegaad, was cautioned, when the rivals asked for the Croatian midfielder to be sent off. Despite the complaints, the central referee did not even go to VAR to review it and Kovacic continued in the game. Already in the second half, with only one shot on goal, Arsenal tried to find the goal that would give them the victory. Near the end, in the 86th minute, Gabriel Martinelli, after a pass from Kai Havertz, shot at goal and with a deflection from Nathan Ake the ball went into the back of the net.

Thus, those led by Mikel Arteta tied Tottenham on points and goal difference. With 20 units and a goal difference of +10, Arsenal and the Spurs are in first and second place in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Manchester City stayed with 20 points and in third position. For Guardiola's side, it is their second consecutive defeat in the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola's words

“We started really well with two or three chances. They started the second half really well with the rhythm. Then it was tight and they got a deflection goal. They won, congratulations to them. We tried. We did it…From both sides there wasn't a lot of chances. Both did good high pressing. It was tight. In the end, one action, we lost. Ten minutes was Arsenal on top and after, equal. We had our moments but in general it was tight. Unfortunately they did it…”