Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was effusive in his praise for his team this weekend.

The Spaniard admitted that he could not have asked more of his players after they played out a 0-0 draw with Arsenal.

While the Citizens had more possession and did create chances, they were unable to grab a win.

“I prefer to win, but [will] take the point. It was a hard game. The team make me so proud," said Guardiola to club media post-game.

“We wanted to try, and they allowed us to go to our left side. The side from Odegaard and Saka and after they make incredible pressing.

“When we contact with last line, they drop really well. They defend the low block really well.

“The space was really difficult to find. We cannot press much because they played mainly long balls.

“Rico, Manu, Rodri were unbelievable. The second balls against Arsenal are really important.

“The chances they have in first half, they press really well. In the second half, I couldn't expect more.

“Arsenal have scored many and conceded few. We didn't create much, it was almost actions, but they defend really well. We tried.

“I recognise the intention we had. We take the point and in nine games we see what happens. The only thing we can do is to refresh mind and legs and go into Aston Villa.

“They defend well and had a lot of players surrounding Erling.

“Be patient and find the pass, be precise. They defend really well with an accumulation of players.

“Always have been difficult. When we arrived in the final third their main target was to not concede a goal and they did it well."