“It was a good advert for the Premier League.
“They don’t allow you to go through the process, they’re so aggressive. They are good in the duels and one of the most competitive teams I ever faced in my career in terms of duels and one against one, long balls with Havertz and Rice, second balls – fantastic.
“We had momentum, they had momentum, we had chances, they had chances. At the end in these type of games, it is little margins.”
On quality of the game: “Absolutely, both teams are good – really top managers! And really top players for both sides.
“I’ve been so demanding but the reality is, it’s just one game. They are top of the league with one goal difference [better than City].
“We have to enjoy it, celebrate it, take the good things but don’t lose the focus. The focus is in three days, we go to Burnley.”
On Arsenal adjustments from cup final: “Maybe they played more direct than at Wembley.”
Ball sticks more with Havertz up front? “Yeah but Gyokeres is also strong and, especially the second balls, they are so good. It’s good delivery from Raya.
“But we know the speed that they have and the set pieces. When we concede a lot of corners, free-kicks and they are top. They had four or five strikers and Gabriel at the end, and good delivery as well.
“Sometimes it is difficult to control because we are tired. At the end I’m happy because we can extend the hope and, maybe until the end, we will try.”