“It was all Walker”. Guardiola explained why he almost broke chair in the match against Arsenal
Manchester City and Arsenal played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad in the marquee fixture of the Premier League's 5th round.
City salvaged a point in the final minute of stoppage time thanks to a goal from John Stones. Erling Haaland also scored for City in the first half.
The match was full of emotions, with one notable moment happening after Ricardo Calafiori's goal in the first half. City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, nearly destroyed a chair on the sidelines in frustration.
Details: After the match, Guardiola clarified his reaction, stating that it wasn’t aimed at Calafiori's goal but at City’s defender Kyle Walker.
Quote: “I was irritated by Kyle Walker’s actions. But in the end, he was right,” said Pep.
Reminder: After five rounds, Manchester City leads the Premier League table with 13 points, while Arsenal sits in 4th place with 11 points.
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors