Guardiola's reaction after dropping two crucial points at Villa Park

During post-match reactions on Saturday night, the Catalan coach offered insight into his in-game substitutions. The 

Premier League

 champions were held to a frustrating and demanding 1-1 draw at the hands of Steven Gerrard's

.

After initially going ahead through yet another goal from 

Erling Haaland

,

were pegged back by a stunning equalizer from Leon Bailey. "They were incredibly organized." Pep Guardiola praises Aston Villa for denying Man City a shot on target in the first half. 

After the game, the Manchester City boss was asked for the reasoning behind

's substitution, to which Guardiola revealed the full-back had suffered from a problem sustained in the first half. Pep Guardiola explained, "He had some problem in the first half. He continued, but in the end, he could not continue. We will see; I didn't speak with the doctors."

Pep Guardiola is asked whether he thinks the Premier League has become more competitive; "It's just six games, many games to play." The result means that Manchester City are now in second place in the Premier League table, with league leaders 

Arsenal 

still to play on Sunday afternoon against Manchester United.

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