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Arteta Emphasizes Respectful Rivalry with Guardiola Amid Title Race

1/30/2026

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says maintaining a respectful relationship with Manchester City's Pep Guardiola is important amid the title race.
He compared the rivalry to Nadal and Federer, saying it would be a bad example not to uphold good sporting relationships.
Arteta noted Arsenal leads Manchester City by four points with fifteen rounds left this season.
City has been active in the transfer market to strengthen its squad.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says maintaining a respectful relationship with Manchester City's Pep Guardiola is important amid the title race.
He compared the rivalry to Nadal and Federer, saying it would be a bad example not to uphold good sporting relationships.
Arteta noted Arsenal leads Manchester City by four points with fifteen rounds left this season.
City has been active in the transfer market to strengthen its squad.