“It doesn’t mean [we are] going to catch them, I don’t know right now, I have to adjust a few things but this is a challenge, that’s why it’s nice. “Was always at the time Liverpool last seasons, now is Arsenal, welcome Newcastle and, of course, other clubs, there’s a lot to fight for titles and qualify for the Champions League next season. ” CITY+ | SIGN UP TO ACCESS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT Of course, coming up against Arsenal means coming up against Mikel Arteta, his former assistant coach, who he has great respect for. Talking in his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said working with Arteta at City made him a better boss.
Guardiola on Arsenal revival: We need this type of challengePep Guardiola says City are enjoying battling Arsenal for honours, stressing: ‘We need this type of challenge’. We face each other in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup on Friday, with a 20:00 (UK time) kick-off at the Etihad Stadium. As well as the prestigious cup competition, we are also fighting for the Premier League title with the Gunners. Guardiola is relishing the challenge ahead on all fronts. He said: “I think we, as a team, as a club, we need this type of challenge.
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