Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he “suffered” through his side’s defensive showing in Sunday’s draw with Arsenal, but insisted it was necessary after a challenging week.
City are still under pressure after the poor form from their disappointing 2024–25 campaign bled over into the start of the current season. Consecutive defeats to Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion had Guardiola back in the spotlight before recent wins over Manchester United and Napoli helped ease the pressure.
