Sunday’s dramatic 4-4 draw between Manchester City and Chelsea did not bother Pep Guardiola, who was compelled to name an incomplete substitutes bench that included two goalkeepers. Guardiola has no complaints about the situation.

The champions brought to Stamford Bridge a mere eight substitutes, including reserve keepers Scott Carson and Stefan Ortega, due to injuries that restricted the manager’s alternatives.

Guardiola was without John Stones and Nathan Ake, the latter of whom was ruled out as late as Friday. Kevin De Bruyne continues to be sidelined on a permanent basis.

However, City appeared to have managed admirably despite the absence of their three stars, and they believed they had snatched three points late in west London when Thiago Silva of Chelsea deflected Rodri’s effort four minutes from time.

That was the case until former City player Cole Palmer leveled from the spot after Ruben Dias impeded Armando Broja in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

Despite the forfeited points and enforced absences, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with the depth of his squad.

“Alas, John was injured and will require a lengthy recovery period.” Nathan sustained an injury. “Everything else is fine,” he stated.

“I prefer working in small groups.” They dislike it so much when five, six, or seven players do not participate. It remains as it is.

It would be unfortunate if we suffered injuries, but we have done so frequently.

“We have had this type of squad for many years.”

Guardiola expressed his conviction that his squad performed considerably better at Stamford Bridge than in recent seasons, notwithstanding the fact that Palmer, who was acquired from City for Chelsea for £42 million on the final day of the transfer window, returned to haunt his former manager with the final whistle.

It occurred after the visitors had taken the lead twice on goals from Manuel Akanji and Erling Haaland, who each scored his twelfth and thirteenth Premier League goals of the season.

In addition to Raheem Sterling, who scored against the club with whom he shared four league championships, Nicolas Jackson and Silva were also on target for Chelsea.

Guardiola stated, “I can’t recall a game in which we arrived here and had the opportunities that we did.” “Even when we’ve been here and won, last year was considerably, considerably worse than Sunday.”

“It was a million times worse than what we experienced today, yet we prevailed 1-0. We endeavored and generated numerous opportunities.

Occasionally, the talent is beyond control. They are in an excellent process, and their physical condition is impressive.

“Acknowledge both parties. The game was played tightly. Everyone was experiencing momentum, and momentum can be broken. It is an equitable outcome.

“There was no change. Chelsea is Chelsea, one of the most illustrious clubs of the previous two decades.

“I am aware of how excellent they are. We consider this to be a solid test. The length of time not losing is an encouraging sign.

“Today, despite losing, we played our hearts out. We do have a valid point; we generated numerous opportunities at opportune periods.

“The outcome was equitable for both factions,” the speaker replied.