At that stage, Arsenal hadn’t managed a single shot on target and they had to wait until the 77th minute to equalise when substitute Kieran Gibbs bundled in a volley at the far post from Mesut Ozil’s cross, although Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris should have saved the shot.
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“We will train as much as possible as I need to know my players better, I need to see where we can improve quickly”.
With Villa two points adrift at the bottom of the Barclays Premier League and City top heading into the weekend’s fixtures, form would suggest Pellegrini has little to worry about.
“Of course we’re frustrated”, said Pellegrini.
“We can do it if we are concentrated and play with intensity and especially if we understand if will be a tough game”.
An interesting stat is that City have scored four goals from the 88th minute onwards in the last three matches against Villa, so don’t count out any goals just yet in this one. A lot of changes that depend on the characteristics of the players we have available.
There was a blow to City’s striking options before half time though as Wilfried Bony was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury, but Jesus Navas nearly made an immediate impact after replacing the Ivorian, before seeing his cross cleared.
City starting to take control with most the play now in Villa’s half.
Kompany believes Delph can now put the episode behind him now.
Graeme Souness and Thierry Henry look at Manchester City’s missed chances against Aston Villa on Super Sunday.
De Bruyne, who has been exceptional since his move from Wolfsburg in the summer, will regret his decision to try and flick the ball into the net from a few yards out rather than simply place it with the side of his foot. He’s a leader on the field and able to keep his team in the game.
“His performances the last couple of seasons have been getting better and better”.
Bony suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Villa, while Aguero has been out for seven games with a hamstring problem.
When asked whether Sunday’s result could prove costly come the end of the season, Souness said: “Definitely, I tipped City to win this league, I think they have the best group”. “I am disappointed about the result, but I have nothing to complain about our team”, Pellegrini said. “It will be easier for us to have a striker”.
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There was no let-up from City and Sterling saw another shot blocked from inside the area before De Bruyne miscued with the goal at his mercy.
