Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaking to Sky Sports: “That game 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. I think from both sides there was not a lot of chances. I think both teams did good high pressing. It was tight and, in the end, one action and we lost the game. Ten minutes was like that [Arsenal being on top] and after, it was equal. We also had our moments but in general it was a tight game. Unfortunately, they did it.”
On the defeat: “Yeah, of course, we can lose at Wolves as well. Now we have two defeats in a row and then we have the internationals. Hopefully they come back fit and then we go again. Maybe it is a little bit better to be there and see what we have to do to catch them, and then [we will] when we come back.
“It has happened. At Wolves, it was a difficult game. Congratulations to Arsenal. We know exactly what we have to do and we do it.”
On whether Rodri’s absence is a factor: “That is a stat, we cannot deny it. We put players in to control more passes, but they [Arsenal] are aggressive in these areas. We will come back and continue. We will move forward.”
