Despite a bright start, City were ultimately deservedly beaten by a Tottenham side playing against their hosts.
“We are a bit vulnerable at the moment, that’s clear,” said Guardiola. “We struggled to score goals and when they got there, they scored.”
“We play with a little negativity in our minds, but that's normal. football is a feeling of mood.”
“We were always a consistent team that only conceded a few chances. Our game was about control.”
“This is not a team built to do 40 box-to-box plays in a game – we’re not good at that. We have always been a team that conceded few goals, but now we are conceding more. I wish there was only one reason for this, but there are many.”
Former England striker Alan Shearer said on Match of the Day: “So many things went wrong. It's not just because Rodri is missing, it's also because the defenders aren't defending properly. They don’t have the right press everywhere in the park.”
“There is a lot to process, there was no protection and they were too open.”
“The away game at Liverpool will be a massive game for Man City next weekend. For the first time I would have real concerns about them.”
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville described it as a “sobering day” for the champions, while former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp said Man City were “too easy to play against”.
Former Man City defender Micah Richards told Sky Sports: “I’m amazed. Spurs showed great quality but Man City were really terrible.”
“They have been dominated in midfield, it looks like they lack energy and conviction.”
“I thought Pep's new contract would cause a stir for them. Today it feels like more than just a blip.”
