Guardiola acknowledged that City missed some simple things with the ball, which led to Tottenham's goals. He also praised Tottenham's pressing, saying that it's not uncommon for teams to struggle against Spurs' high-intensity approach.
"We lost with the quality we have, individually the simple things with the ball we miss it," Guardiola said. "That's why in transitions and of course they score the second at the end of the first half it was difficult."
Guardiola also highlighted the importance of learning from the defeat and improving his team's performance. He mentioned that City need to attract and play in different ways to counter Tottenham's pressing, and that the team will work on addressing these issues.
When asked about potential transfers before the deadline, Guardiola said that the team will discuss it with the players and agents, but no decision has been made yet.
Despite the defeat, Guardiola remains optimistic about his team's prospects and is confident that they will learn from the experience and improve their performance in the future.
Guardiola also acknowledged that Tottenham's pressing was a key factor in their victory, saying that "they punish us always in that position in one action". He added that City need to work on their build-up play and be more effective in transition.
Guardiola's comments highlight the importance of learning from defeats and improving team performance, rather than panicking about the result.