''The fact we didn't have Rodri, I wanted to put more protection with the ball,' Pep Guardiola told journalists after losing to Arsenal. So what went wrong?
'The fact we didn't have Rodri, I wanted to put more protection with the ball, players who are really good with the ball,' Pep Guardiola told journalists after Manchester City had been beaten at Arsenal. ' Bernardo , Kovacic and Rico , and have players in the middle who have the ability to turn and attack - and that was the reason why we were not so wide.
City's gameplan was to make use of the half-forwards - but Arsenal dealt with this by overloading the centre of the pitch. Arsenal's pressingArsenal were faultless without the ball when City pushed up, but Mikel Arteta's side were also aggressive when City were in deep build-up. Martin Odegaard and Rice marked the receiving midfielders - Bernardo, Kovacic or Lewis - and frequently cut out the pass into midfield - limiting space close to their goal and away from it.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Pep Guardiola speaks out as Kyle Walker involved in furious bust-up with Arsenal coachManchester City boss Pep Guardiola made his feelings clear after the game.
Lire la suite »
Pep Guardiola’s career record as Man City suffer rare back-to-back league lossesitemprop=description content=City have been beaten by Wolves and Arsenal in their last two Premier League games.
Lire la suite »
Pep Guardiola’s career record as Man City suffer rare back-to-back league lossesitemprop=description content=City have been beaten by Wolves and Arsenal in their last two Premier League games.
Lire la suite »
Newcastle, Everton on red alert with Pep Guardiola tipped to offload Man City star in JanuaryNewcastle and Everton are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who could be made available for loan in January.
Lire la suite »
Man City reactions as squad left Arsenal reinforces Guardiola's title pointManchester City dropped from first to third in the Premier League with defeat at Arsenal, but Pep Guardiola was unconcerned after the full time whistle.
Lire la suite »
Arsenal: William Saliba compared to Man Utd after Man City win'A class act.'
Lire la suite »