Pep Guardiola happy with Man City performance after big win

The result means Manchester City are back to within two points of league leaders City, with Foden arguably playing as big a part as any in the squad aside from Haaland in keeping touch with the Gunners in the title race.

“It was difficult today and ruthless is the word. It’s been a lot of work,” Guardiola said..

“They are so strong. Every time we play against them it’s so difficult – their physicality and they’re a transitional team, how good they defend.

“A really difficult game and we knew it [would be] after a tough game emotionally in Madrid. Really pleased for many things that are going to happen inside the locker room.

“There are many things we have to improve but in Madrid they gave me a lot of signals that still we are not ready in terms of how we have to approach certain games.

“They are young some players, but of course we are really pleased because I know how tough they are and to win 3-0 here is a good statement from us.”

Despite Phil Foden getting on the scoresheet, Guardiola was rather scathing of the English star's performance.

Guardiola said: “Today he [Phil Foden] didn’t play good, he lost a lot of balls. He was rushing with every action, he needs to play more calm and keep the ball and in the right moment change the gear. Saying that he is doing terrific for the team.”