We welcome the Gunners to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday at 16:30 (UK) in a mouth-watering tussle between the champions and runners-up from the past two seasons.
Both sides go into the clash unbeaten and on the back of midweek draws in the Champions League, but with City top of the Premier League as the only side with a 100% record.
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Last season saw two tight affairs between the teams, with Arsenal coming out on top in London before a goalless draw at the Etihad in March.
Ahead of the latest meeting, Guardiola was keen to emphasise that the destination of this year’s title will not be decided this weekend.
“Always been a tight game in the last years because they are good but we are good too,” he began during Friday’s pre-match press conference.
“In many things, high pressing, transition, they are a complete team.
“That’s why they have been our biggest rivals in last two seasons. Early stage of the season so nothing more than mood and influence for next games.
“In terms of table, it’s not so important. What will be important is when we go to London in the second part of the season.
“It’s not a motivation that we have to win to be five points ahead after five fixtures! It’s to do a good game.”
Watch the open section of the press conference above...
City v Arsenal coverage
We host the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday 22 September with the game scheduled for kick-off at 16:30 (UK).
Our official app allows you to follow all of the action from the Etihad in one place.
Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, while our Matchday Live show will begin at 15:30 (UK).
Paul Dickov and Niall Quinn will be special guests on the latest Matchday Live show, offering their expert insight before, during and after the action.
During the game you can also listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Andy Morrison while our text commentary continues.
Make sure to have push notifications turned on as well, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action, including goals, red cards and the team news.
Highlights from the match, as well as a full-match replay [available on CITY+] can be accessed from midnight.
