Manchester City manager said his side had to ‘fight like hell’ to prevent Arsenal from winning their Premier League match last weekend at the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal recovered from an early goal by Erling Haaland to go ahead 2-1 with goals from Raphael Calafiori and Gabriel. A lead they protection will ten men after Leonard Trossard was ejected in the first half. John Stones came from the bench to equalise in the dying seconds of the game.
“We had the passion to fight like in the last two years against the team who want to steal our Premier League,” Guardiola said.
“After the red give credit to Arsenal because they were really, really good.
And Guardiola says Arsenal’s football has earned them a seat at the table. The seat closest to them.
“They are the biggest contender in the last two years,” Guardiola said. “They are exceptional and we know it. They are able to do many, many good things.”
