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Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised by Manchester City's back-to-the-wall performance at the Emirates after a determined defensive display came within a few minutes of a huge three points at Arsenal.

City had their lowest possession share since Guardiola was appointed manager but came within a whisker of capping a superb week with wins against Manchester United , Napoli, and Arsenal.

Despite the late heartbreak inflicted by Gabriel Martinelli's injury-time goal, Guardiola oozed pride in the performance of his team, although he admitted he suffered on the touchline watching his team battle their way through the game.

The Blues had led early through Erling Haaland but were unable to hang on. Guardiola was emotional as he approached the away end at full-time, a situation

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