Pep Guardiola is a very tactical man and his ways are always different and one step ahead of others. Their defeat to Arsenal will not in anyway affect their fight for the title race. I fear that they may comeback stronger than before after this break. Manchester City are known to be persevered and won’t give up until their last game in the season. When the existing first XI players are now becoming weak or opponents begin to understand their style of play, they usually use their backup players to replace them and win games for them. Pep Guardiola is use to doing this and I expect him to do the same even now if he has no other option on how to penetrate and win matches in the coming features.
Losing a game or two at this point wouldn’t hurt their chances of winning the title again this season. In my opinion, they’re still looking good enough for it too. They’re still in top form and the loss to Arsenal should be a wake up call that there are other clubs that have renewed vigor are also determined to be in first position at the end of the season.
I doubt supporters faith in the club is wavering following the loss to Arsenal. Pep is an incredible coach that knows how best to utilize a players talent. Man City is in good and capable hands.