Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-09-23 05:30:00
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw by Arsenal, extending City’s unbeaten run at home to 33 games. John Stones scored the equalizer following Guardiola’s advice to get into the box and deliver crosses for Erling Haaland. Despite their late comeback, City could only manage a draw against Arsenal, who showcased their defensive strength in the match. Guardiola was critical of the defending, especially Kyle Walker’s role in allowing Arsenal’s goals.
Gabriel Magalhaes scored for Arsenal, capitalizing on City’s defensive errors, with Guardiola acknowledging the mistakes made by his players. Walker’s struggles defensively could prompt Guardiola to consider Rico Lewis as the first-choice right-back. With Walker showing signs of decline, Guardiola may opt for a change in the defensive lineup, similar to how Fernandinho was eventually replaced by Rodri. Walker’s recent performances have raised concerns about his defensive abilities, leading Guardiola to potentially turn to Lewis as the starting right-back.
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