City boss Pep Guardiola has expressed the delight he feels in his aspect’s means to proceed testing the league leaders.
City come up in opposition to the Gunners on Sunday on the Etihad Stadium with kick-off set for 16:30 (UK) as we glance to shut the hole on the Premier League summit.
Guardiola’s aspect will be trying to proceed successful methods in April following spectacular victories over Liverpool within the FA Cup and within the league at Chelsea final weekend.
The event marks our third assembly with the North London outfit after a 1-1 draw on the Emirates in September and spectacular 2-0 Carabao Cup remaining win at Wembley Stadium which noticed City earn our ninth League Cup.
The City boss is relishing Sunday’s upcoming encounter and says he’s happy that his crew have challenged Mikel Arteta’s aspect throughout numerous competitions.
“They are strong in all departments,” Pep stated.
“The duals, the physicality. They are actually good with the second-balls, once they defend deep their transition is nice – it is likely one of the better of the very best.
“They are so aggressive and set-pieces – that’s why they’re who they’re.
“They have been within the semi-final of the Champions League, prime of the Premier League all season.
“I am proud to be there still challenging them.
“Unfortunately not within the Champions League however within the Carabao Cup we received – within the FA Cup we’re within the semi-finals and right here we’re.
“We will see what occurs.
“How we perform and after that will be a secret of how to do an almost-perfect job and win these kind of rivals.”
Watch the recap within the media convention within the video participant above…
