Manchester City’s boss Pep Guardiola has shifted focus to his side’s English Premier League match against Arsenal this coming Sunday after a disappointing match that ended in a barren draw against Italy’s Inter Milan in the Champions League fixture on Tuesday.
In the wake of the upcoming clash with the Gunners, Guardiola noted Arteta’s development and pointed to the leverage his former subordinate offered.
Arsenal’s Challenges Ahead of the Match
Arsenal will play Manchester City after Italian Serie A side Atalanta in the Champions League match. The Gunners are also without their captain, Martin Odegaard, who was set to miss the match due to an ankle issue.
However, Guardiola realised Arsenal’s strong defensive ability and the young players and said, “I think they’ve been the biggest challenge; other title contenders for the last two seasons; they will be there for many years.
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Guardiola’s Tactical Focus
Guardiola remains cautious, admitting he’s unsure how Arteta will set up his team: “I have no idea of Mikel or how they are going to play; I’ll have to read it and adapt it.” he admitted as quoted by The Mirror.
Despite a challenging evening against Inter, Guardiola feels that his side has progressed from previous years and is eager to face their title challengers.
