Pep Guardiola hails ‘honest’ Manchester City after dramatic draw with Arsenal

Pep Guardiola gestures to his players as Mikel Arteta looks on during Sunday’s eventful encounter at the Etihad Stadium. Photograph: Dave Thompson/AP

Pep Guardiola has praised Manchester City for being an “honest team” who tried to win in the face of Arsenal’s “behaviours” in Sunday’s controversial 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

Leandro Trossard’s red card following a second caution for kicking the ball away at the end of the first half came as Arsenal led 2-1. With 10 players for the remainder of the match, Mikel Arteta instructed his side to slow down proceedings via various methods. City finally equalised when John Stones struck in the 99th minute.