What Pep Guardiola said after Man City vs Arsenal two years ago has finally aged like milk

Pain in the Arsenal writer Kian Long argues that Pep Guardiola's past description of Manchester City as an "honest team" has aged poorly. Looking back at a fixture between Manchester City and Arsenal, Long criticizes the manager's post-match comments regarding his squad's integrity in light of subsequent verdicts against the club.

The piece revisits the 2024 clash featuring Riccardo Calafiori, Leandro Trossard, and John Stones. Long contends that while Guardiola produced exceptional football on the pitch, his defense of the club served as a distraction from off-field controversies and charges.