Overview

• Manchester City drew 1-1 at the Emirates, with Erling Haaland scoring early before Gabriel Martinelli equalised with an injury-time chip.
• City recorded 33.2% possession, the lowest of any Guardiola top-flight side, which he acknowledged as an outlier and accepted given Arsenal’s control.
• Guardiola said the approach reflected a transitional period for City and prioritised mentality, stressing effort and body language over immediate results.
• Gary Neville praised the switch to a 5-4-1 and City’s counter-attacking comfort, while Joe Hart argued the Premier League’s top sides have narrowed the gap.
• Guardiola is expected to rotate heavily for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie against Huddersfield Town following the intense run of fixtures.