Pep Guardiola believes Manchester Metropolis shall be going through the most effective Arsenal group since he arrived in England six years in the past after they head to north London on New 12 months’s Day.
Metropolis moved eight factors clear on the prime of the Premier League after beating Brentford 1-0 on Wednesday night time.
However Arsenal have sneaked quietly into the highest 4 on the again of four-straight victories beneath Guardiola’s former assistant, Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta (left) and Pep Guardiola labored collectively at Manchester Metropolis (Peter Powell/NMC Pool/PA)
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Guardiola additionally feels the Gunners shall be lacking their “most necessary participant” in Arteta, who shall be absent from the touchline as a result of Covid-19.
“Perhaps proper now we’re going to face probably the greatest groups within the Premier League, in the most effective type,” stated Guardiola.
“They’re taking part in with the identical again 4, it’s steady, and the physicality they’ve, the standard they’ve in small areas. Will probably be a extremely, actually powerful recreation.
“I’d say Mikel is probably an important participant that they’ve. I do know his charisma, his concepts and character to do the most effective for the group and for the membership.
“A very powerful factor is he stays nicely, recovers and comes again quickly to the touchline and the coaching classes.
“However I do know precisely how Arsenal are going to play, with Mikel or with out Mikel.
“Since I’ve been right here it’s the most effective Arsenal I’ve ever seen – and it’s been six seasons. Nevertheless it’s an unbelievable alternative for us to take care of the space and proceed our run.”
Metropolis’s successful run presently stands at 10 league matches, however Guardiola insists he isn’t counting.
“The lengthy runs is a silly factor to consider,” he added. “It’s simply what’s subsequent.
“A very powerful factor is the need, the dedication. We’ll go there, attempt to go once more and win the sport.
“Everyone seems to be making a contribution and that’s why we’re the place we’re.”
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