Following Manchester City’s 1-0 loss against Arsenal in the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday, City head coach Pep Guardiola said that the players are very disappointed since they are not used to losing matches.
While speaking at the post-match press conference, Pep said that in football, this happens when a team loses even after keeping better possession. The City head coach also added that no team has won four Premier League titles in a row other than Manchester City.
“I have gratitude for the guys; they gave everything. I know how disappointed they are because they are not used to it. It is football; it happens. We do not have to win the Premier League. No team has ever won four Premier League titles in a row,” Pep Guardiola said at the post-match press conference.
Talking about the Premier League standings, Pep added that even though they are behind others, they will make a comeback in the League.
“We are behind, but it is October. Last season it happened, but the season is long. We have people coming back, and we will try to beat upcoming opponents like Brighton and United. We will continue,” he added.
When asked about the match against Arsenal, Guardiola said that the away team started off well, but in the second half, they lacked rhythm. Pep also said that in the second half, City and Arsenal both did not create much, but City defended well.
“It was a tight game. Congratulations to Arsenal for the victory. We started really well in the first minutes; they started really well in the second half. With Martinelli, they increased the rhythm. We didn’t create much; they didn’t create much. We defended really well, both teams. In the end, one deflection was the difference,” he added.