Guardiola snaps in press conference and makes Arsenal vow – ‘Bulls**t’

Manchester City’s thrilling 4-2 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday was enough to make anyone lose their mind. And Pep Guardiola didn’t disappoint in his post-match press conference, sending a message to Arsenal and his side’s Champions League doubters.

Guardiola wasn’t happy with his players after full-time, despite scoring four second-half goals to secure a crucial win in the Premier League title race.

City produced another poor first period, trailing 2-0 at the break after a late double-blow from Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal.

Guardiola cited desire as a reason for his side’s recent slow starts, suggesting his players may not be as hungry as Arsenal because of their relentless success under his tenure.

And he fired back at those claiming he won’t achieve ‘success’ at City until he guides the club to their first Champions League, responding in an X-rated manner.

He told reporters: “People say we haven’t had success because we haven’t won the Champions League – bulls**t! We won a lot…

“Two back-to-back [Premier Leagues] in this country, and the way we played, the consistency, against this Liverpool… What a success.”

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“Two back-to-back [Premier Leagues] in this country, and the way we played, the consistency, against this Liverpool… What a success.”

City have moved five points behind Arsenal at the Premier League summit and could close the gap to two if they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad on Sunday.

That’s before Arsenal face Casemiro-less Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium, where they can continue their ruthless vein of form to make a significant statement.

And Guardiola has suggested he isn’t happy with his player’s current ‘flowery’ approach, admitting the Gunners could ‘destroy’ them if they continue their unwanted trend of slow starts.

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