Gary Neville has praised Manchester City's approach during their 1-1 draw against Arsenal - even though Pep Guardiola admitted it made him "suffer".

Erling Haaland's slick ninth-minute finish at Emirates Stadium looked enough to earn City a statement Premier League victory in north London.

Guardiola reverted to a back five in the second half in an effort to secure all three points and as a result his team set a record lowest share of possession during his tenure with only 32.8 per cent. But it was not enough to seal victory as Gabriel Martinelli struck in stoppage time for the Gunners.

However, Neville was impressed by City's shift from possession-heavy dominance to a more direct, physical style against Arsenal.

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