Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that the likes of Arsenal wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have taught him a lot during the 2022/23 campaign.
City were locked in an intense battle with the Gunners to win the Premier League title before Mikel Arteta's side significantly dropped in form over the last eight weeks, with Guardiola and Co capitalising to be crowned champions over the weekend. But the former Barcelona head coach made it no secret of his admiration for the north Londoners, claiming that their wingers, amongst others, helped him change his philosophy when it comes to fullbacks.
Guardiola had previously often favoured utilising an attacking player at left or right-back, with the likes of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabian Delph and Joao Cancelo all deployed there during his time at the Etihad Stadium. However, since the turn of the year, he has favoured the more defensive Nathan Ake on the left side of his defence, a tactic that has worked a treat for the Citizens.
