UCL: Guardiola speaks on Arsenal winning trophy

Sport UCL: Guardiola speaks on Arsenal winning trophy Published on April 22, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has again showered praise on Arsenal ahead of their trip to Burnley on Wednesday night. City will have the chance to leapfrog the Gunners at the top of the Premier League with a win. But Guardiola, whose team beat Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday, has still said their title rivals are one of the best even in Europe. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He said: “When I’m on the sideline and see Arsenal, I give incredible credit that we’re there. “It’s a top team, a contender to win the Champions League, top of the league. “You have to sweat, sweat, fight a lot to beat them – they have everything! “They’re so, so competitive, mentality, many, many good things they do really well. “When they play short, they play well. When they play long, they win the long ball, second ball. Set-pieces, it’s a nightmare. “That’s why I give a lot of credit to compete with them, against them, and the last two times beat them. I give a lot of credit to these players, a lot. They know it, they feel it!” Don't Miss EPL: I can’t lie – Rosenior reveals why Chelsea lost 3-0 to Brighton You may like Arsenal announce deal for Salmon EPL title: Right now, Arsenal will be champions – Guardiola EPL: Guardiola confirms major Man City injury blow ahead of Burnley clash EPL: Wenger names team to win title after Arsenal lose at Man City EPL: Paul Scholes pinpoints mistakes Arsenal coach Arteta made against Man City EPL: They didn’t turn up – Troy Deeney calls out six Arsenal players

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