Pep Guardiola displays cautious realism before facing Arsenal. The Manchester City coach is very wary of this formidable team, despite the major stakes in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola knows that beating Arsenal twice in the same season is a colossal challenge. The Citizens won the English League Cup final two weeks ago, and drew on the Emirates Stadium pitch in the first leg. The usually confident Spanish technician tempers expectations in a statement that resonates as an admission of respect for the opponent. “ The respect I have for Arsenal…beating them once is difficult, imagine twice in a few weeks! »
City cannot afford any mistakes against an Arsenal team that is solid defensively and clinical in front of goal, which has lost very little this season as confirmed by the Manchester coach. “ We are going to play against Arsenal who, in 49 games, have only lost three times, and in the Champions League, have not lost once. »
A crucial match
After an early elimination in the Champions League, the Citizens were able to move forward. With 6 points behind and a game in hand than Arsenal, anything is possible for Manchester City in the Premier League, but it is imperative to win. Even if Guardiola calls for humility in the face of this ruthless London block.
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