Saka won’t compete against us, so I’ll tell him to have fun and play his game.- In order to defeat “tactical-less Arteta,” who is unable to win a game without Bukayo Saka, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has vowed to use just ONE player.
Pep Guardiola addressed Arsenal after Manchester City overcame RB Leipzig.
Pep Guardiola said he never had any doubts about his Manchester City team after they defeated RB Leipzig following two losses, and he is ready to face Arsenal.
Following Newcastle’s elimination from the Carabao Cup last week, the three-time champions succumbed to Wolves in the Premier League this past weekend.
On Wednesday night, they traveled to Leipzig in the Champions League after losing their last two encounters there. They put on a fantastic show, commanding the contest and won 3-1.
After Lois Openda’s equalizer just before halftime, there were a few nervous moments, but late in the match, substitutes Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku both scored goals to secure the three points.
Guardiola is still upbeat going into Sunday’s meeting between City and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, despite previous dismal performances. He asserts that his players will participate in “our game” in north London and that he has always had complete faith in them.
Guardiola told TNT Sports, “Yeah, but I’m not going to judge my team on results,” in response to the question of whether it was necessary to put up such a strong performance before to playing Arsenal.
Although neither game [against Newcastle or Wolves] was perfect, playing defense with eleven players in the box is challenging.
It’s challenging to defend with ten, five, four, a striker, and a holding midfielder all occupying the box!
It happened, the coach continues. With the first goal, we were unfortunate because we weren’t alert enough. I can understand, there are so many games.
But if you think I’m going to distrust the players or our goals for this season given that we could have lost once again today, you’re incorrect. You shouldn’t respond to these questions because you’re not qualified.
Whatever happens, I have great confidence in these people since I am familiar with their training plans and the attitude that they continuously exhibit.
We’re on our way to Arsenal right now to play our game. Rest, and perhaps we’ll be there, close to the competitions, in March, April, and May [to pursue the title].
And I believe we’ll be a difficult foe to overcome.
Teenage player Rico Lewis received special praise from Guardiola during the win over Leipzig, calling him “excellent.” Lewis might replace the suspended Rodri in midfield against Arsenal.
