Pep Guardiola has denied that a rift has developed in his relationship with Mikel Arteta despite a number of bruising encounters between his Manchester City team and Arsenal.

Despite climbing back up to fourth in the Premier League, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are still struggling this season, and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has explained the issue he faces

Arteta faces a number of big calls when it comes to his team selection. Myles Lewis-Skelly, who actually made his debut in the reverse fixture at the Etihad in September, is available after his red card from last weekend’s win at Wolves was overturned.

Pep Guardiola insisted his relationship with Mikel Arteta is “exceptional” as he shrugged off suggestions Manchester City ’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday is a grudge match. The Catalan also said City may carry on spending, despite paying out £122m in the January transfer window to bring three players to the Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has voiced his thoughts on Pep Guardiola's situation at Manchester City, suggesting the high standards he set leave little room for him to impress further. Despite being Premier League champions for four consecutive years and eyeing a record-extending fifth,

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists there is no rift with his old friend Pep Guardiola ahead of the Gunners' latest high-stakes battle against Manchester City on Sunday.Arsenal cannot afford to slip up against City as they try to close the gap on leaders Liverpool,

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has set the bar so high at the Etihad that he can no longer improve, says Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Despite being reigning Premier League champions for four consecutive years and coming into this season aiming for a record-extending fifth,