Pep Guardiola has made it clear that he would only settle for a goalless draw if Manchester City were playing poorly. The City boss is preparing for another intense battle as Arsenal visit the Etihad, the stadium where Manchester City have lifted the Premier League trophy four times in a row.
Last season, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal briefly gained an edge in the title race after a 0-0 draw at the Etihad in March, a match where they rarely left their own half. Arsenal returned to London still ahead of City in the table, but Guardiola’s men then surged to the top, winning nine consecutive matches to clinch the title.
