Manchester City players were critical of Arsenal's tactics and mentality after a challenging encounter at the Etihad Stadium. While Arsenal impressed in their performance, City stars expressed dissatisfaction with their opponents' approach.
They gave as good as they got in an incredibly physical game, and challenged the Blues far more than when they beat them 1-0 at the Emirates last season. This was the strongest Mikel Arteta 's side have looked, and the City players spoke with Pep Guardiola after the game about the level they now know they have to reach this season if they want to keep hold of the Premier League trophy.
ALSO READ: 'We're going to win the league' - Man City players convinced after seeing what Arsenal did at EtihadThat has been interpreted by some as a further sign of Arsenal getting under City's skin, and they undoubtedly have, but more importantly this was City players giving the strong opinions that they have been giving for years.
The best way that they can show that their way is the best is to keep on winning things. On Tuesday, even in a team that will surely feature at least nine changes from the side that drew with Arsenal, they can prove to everyone how City think a successful team should play.
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