"Arsenal have an advantage over us"

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola is once again at it with the mind games ahead of facing title rivals, Arsenal this weekend.

The Spaniard in a recent interview has wittingly added more pressure on the Gunners, especially on their defensive pair of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.

In a statement that seems a bit taciturn, Pep Guardiola insists he has huge respects for the duo as he eyes the defenders as blueprint to silence Erling Haaland. The surprise admission even goes further with Guardiola revealing how the Gunners’ center-back duo will be laser-focused on Haaland, drawing from last season’s meeting where the City striker was forced into a rare drought in both fixtures.

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With Haaland in scorching form, Guardiola expects another tough battle at the Etihad, but hinted at how Arsenal’s relentless 2-on-1 and even 3-on-1 approach will make life difficult for his Norwegian superstar.

“Saliba and Gabriel are always incredibly focused on Haaland, sometimes two, even three players, are on him,” Guardiola shared, highlighting the Gunners’ tactical approach to neutralizing City’s lethal weapon. Will Haaland break free this time, or will Arsenal’s defensive wall hold firm once again? Sunday’s clash is shaping up to be a tactical masterclass!