'It will now be interesting to see Guardiola's approach going forward'
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Chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.
Martin asked: Did Pep Guardiola show on Sunday he is trying to make his team harder to beat than last season? And why has all the talk been about Arsenal and Manchester United even though Manchester City got two good results?
Phil answered: It was certainly a more pragmatic approach, although not sure even Guardiola enjoyed it, especially when Arsenal equalised in stoppage time.
The great managers adapt and I think there were times last season when City were a little too easy to get at, especially with Rodri absent, so Guardiola clearly adopted a more solid defensive approach at Arsenal.
This may also have been shaped by two defeats, one at home to Spurs and then at Brighton. No matter how great managers are - and we are talking about an all-time great here - they are not above reacting to results and situations.
Guardiola was only a couple of minutes away from pulling off a big win. It will now be interesting to see his approach going forward.