Everybody knows we wanted Declan Rice, we could play him when Rodri could not play, but in the end Arsenal pushed more and wanted him more, said Guardiola.
I think Phil has a free instinct as a footballer, said Guardiola. He's not a player who thinks so much when he plays, he's a bird – fly wherever you want.
Arsenal is back to where they were when they fought with Sir Alex [Ferguson's Manchester United ] team, said Guardiola. When I arrive here they were not there and now they are back.
They fought to be champions and after couldn't do it, Guardiola said. Arsenal is back to where they were, when they fought with Sir Alex [Ferguson's] team.
Everybody knows we wanted Declan Rice, we could play him when Rodri could not play, but in the end Arsenal pushed more and wanted him more, said Guardiola.