Arteta Rues Sloppy City’s ‘Cheap’ Defeat Against Lyon • Channels Television

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Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta (R) tosses the ball to Manchester City’s English midfielder Raheem Sterling during the UEFA Champions League group F football match between Manchester City and Lyon at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Photo: Oli SCARFF / AFP

 

Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta admitted his side had only themselves to blame for their shock 2-1 defeat against Lyon on Wednesday.

With City manager Pep Guardiola serving a touchline ban, it was Arteta in charge as the Premier League champions suffered a dismal start to their Champions League campaign.

Tipped as favourites for the European title, error-prone City were well below their best.

First-half goals from Maxwel Cornet and Nabil Fekir punished mistakes from City duo Fabian Delph and Fernandinho.

“We saw two very different halves. We conceded many counter-attacks and at this level you get punished,” Arteta said.

“If you give cheap goals away it is difficult.”

Despite their sloppy…



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