"Without a doubt. "Knowing Pep really, and the demands he puts on his players, the mentality they have in the football club, the squad and the players that they have, I think so for sure. "What Pep's already done in this league is unprecedented, the level that he's put into the standard of this league is, in my opinion, unprecedented, and maintaining those levels for 10 years is already something incredible, and the demands are there for him and he wants to carry on because he believes that he can do it again.""
"City finished third last season and have already tasted defeat twice so far this term to leave them nine points behind Liverpool following the unblemished opening to their title defence. Erling Haaland urged Arteta to "stay humble" following a 2-2 draw at the Etihad before Myles Lewis-Skelly imitated the striker's celebration when he scored in Arsenal's triumph. Arsenal are bidding to end a 22-year wait for a league title, and a win against City would signal the ability to challenge Liverpool this term."
Manchester City remain in contention for the Premier League despite two defeats leaving them nine points behind Liverpool after an unblemished start to their title defence. Pep Guardiola has raised the league’s standard over a decade and continues to demand high levels from his squad and staff. Arsenal are targeting a first league title in 22 years and see the upcoming match as an opportunity to prove title credentials and pressure Liverpool. Recent fixtures between the clubs included controversy, such as Erling Haaland’s “stay humble” remark and Myles Lewis-Skelly copying a celebration, amid Arsenal’s five-game unbeaten run versus City.
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