Speaking at his press conference after the game, Guardiola praised both Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel, Arsenal’s two goal-scorers from the back.
The Man City manager said that Arsenal deserved credit for how they defended with 10-men, a team who want to ‘steal’ his Premier League crown.
Guardiola said: “Many things happened in the second three or four. We had the passion to fight like in the last two years against the team who want to steal our Premier League.
“Calafiori made an exceptional goal. We have to defend the second goal but give credit to them. Gabriel is so strong.
