Pep Guardiola admits 'horrible' Man City tactics backfired vs Arsenal before half time tweak
manchestereveningnews.co.ukPep Guardiola thought that his tactical plan for Manchester City in their win over Arsenal was so bad he had to make changes at half time.
City lined up in a similar system to the win over Aston Villa, with Bernardo Silva effectively playing at left-back alongside a back three.
Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant lob over Aaron Ramsdale put the Blues ahead, but Bukayo Saka levelled from the penalty spot after Ederson fouled Eddie Nketiah.
While City went on to secure a huge three points thanks to Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland goals, Guardiola said after the match that he was so unhappy with a 'horrible' first half that he felt compelled to make changes at the break. ALSO READ: City player ratings vs Arsenal "Of course coming here, they were much better than us first half.
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