Manchester City's defense has been heavily criticized by multiple English media outlets. Manchester Evening News gave Josko Gvardiol the lowest rating in the match, a 3, after he was involved in the first goal and played erratically until he was substituted at halftime. The Times described the defense as "non-existent", while The Telegraph compared Manchester City's current form to the guilty verdict in their financial case. The BBC placed this form in historical context, noting that it is only the second time in English top-level history that a team has won their first seven competitive matches and then lost three in a row. Sheffield Wednesday experienced this in the 1904/05 season.
The Sun also commented on the punishment that Manchester City faces, stating that they thought the team would not be title contenders this season due to a points deduction, but now they are struggling on the pitch. The article concludes by suggesting that Arsenal fans may be celebrating a new title success.
Manchester City will look to bounce back from this defeat in their next match.
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