Arsenal’s only chance of winning was if Arteta benched those players,” says Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as he reveals TWO names Arsenal should have left out against PSG last night. PEP GUARDIOLA HAS PUBLICLY CRITICISED TWO ARSENAL PLAYERS FOR THEIR DISAPPOINTING PERFORMANCE AGAINST PSG

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly criticised two Arsenal players following their underwhelming performance in last night’s crucial Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners fell short in a tense fixture, and Guardiola didn’t hold back when asked about Arsenal’s display.

In his post-match press conference, Guardiola made a bold claim:
“Arsenal’s only chance of winning was if Arteta benched those players,” he remarked, before reportedly naming the two individuals he believed let the team down on the big stage.

While Pep chose not to humiliate them by name in front of the cameras, insiders close to the Manchester City boss revealed that the players in question were underwhelming midfielder Kai Havertz and under-fire defender Jakub Kiwior. Guardiola was said to be baffled by their inclusion in the starting XI for such a high-stakes match.

“In games like this, you need players with full control and big-game mentality. If two or three aren’t at that level, it affects the whole system,” Pep reportedly told his inner circle after the match.

Arsenal fans have since taken to social media, echoing similar frustrations about the pair’s performances — with many questioning Arteta’s team selection and tactical decisions on the night.

The Gunners’ Champions League exit has now put extra pressure on their Premier League title chase, with fans demanding a response and possible changes to the starting lineup in the coming weeks.

Whether Arteta will respond to Guardiola’s comments remains to be seen, but it’s clear the Arsenal boss will be under scrutiny heading into the decisive period of the season.