LONDON, July 21 — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola took a swipe at Arsenal yesterday by admitting he does not respect them off the pitch. Guardiola’s side were knocked out of the FA Cup at the semi-final stage by Arsenal on Saturday as the Gunners won 2-0 at Wembley. Guardiola was...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, at the Wembley Stadium in London July 18, 2020. — Picture by Justin Tallis/Pool via REUTERS
Guardiola was impressed by Arsenal’s play under his former assistant Mikel Arteta, but he made a distinction in his thoughts about the north London club when it comes to their approach away from the pitch. City had their ban overturned by CAS earlier this month, but Guardiola told reporters: “The opponents always deserve my respect and credit, and Arsenal, they have it.
“We didn’t do it properly. We had enough chances to score goals and we didn’t do it. I just congratulate them, learn from this and prepare for Madrid. We move forward, it’s forgotten.
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