Guardiola acknowledged that his team had missed an opportunity to win the game. He explained that Southampton's defensive strategy was a challenge for City, who were expecting a more attacking approach from the opposing team.

In the first half, Guardiola realized that City's strikers needed to take the lead in breaking down Southampton's defense, which was playing deep. However, City struggled to find their rhythm, and the second half saw some improvement, but unfortunately, they were unable to capitalize on their chances.

Guardiola highlighted the importance of converting crosses, second balls, and set pieces, which City failed to do. He admitted that his team had not been able to score the goal they needed to win the game.

When asked about Southampton's tactics, Guardiola refused to criticize, saying that it was his team's duty to break down the opposing team's defense. He pointed out that many teams have used defensive strategies against City in the past, and it's up to his team to adapt and find a way to score.

Guardiola emphasized that his team still has three games left in the league and the FA Cup, and they will need to fight hard to achieve their goals.