Theo Walcott (73′) and Chuba Akpom (86′) were all on target for the Gunners, although the increasingly impressive young striker Kelechi Iheanacho had the final say for the Citizens with his 88th minute consolation goal.
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“I don’t know how many times I was away to Italy”.
Guardiola wants to see a significant improvement from his players after Sunday’s setback, but stresses that changing strategy and deploying long balls will never be a solution he supports. Our pressing, our solidarity.
The England global assisted Sergio Aguero for Man City’s first goal of the game in their 3-2 defeat against Arsenal.
In De Bruyne, City found themselves a midfielder who would remain as their centre piece for years to come, a flawless number 10 providing City with 15 goals and 14 assists in all competitions last season despite have a two month lay off through a damaged knee ligament.
Many pundits believe Manchester City are the favourites to win the Premier League title under Guardiola’s leadership this season but if Arsenal can pull off a few major signings in what is left of the window, perhaps their chance is as good as anybody’s. It was two crosses. All the typical players come inside – I like to go and attack the byline.
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The 25-year-old midfielder is one of several City players who featured at Euro 2016 and the Copa America in the close season and he only returned to training on Thursday after an extended break.
