Guardiola concentrates on finding solutions to Rodri absence after draw with Newcastle

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said he thought his side gave their best performance of the season. 

SEARCHING FOR SOLUTIONS: Manchester City's Jack Grealish with manager Pep Guardiola after being substituted during the Premier League match against Newcastle. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must get on with life without Rodri after Newcastle fought back to deny the Premier League champions victory at St James' Park.

The Spain midfielder will miss the remainder of the season with a knee ligament injury, leaving Guardiola to plug a yawning chasm at the heart of his midfield.