Pep Guardiola warned the Premier League that Manchester City will prove a more complete challenger for honours next season – despite still having a chance of toppling Arsenal this year. 'We are not a complete team to compete to be a solid [team] - that is the reality,' Guardiola said when reflecting on the disappointing 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest earlier in the week. Seven points behind Arsenal, City remain in all four competitions before going to Newcastle United in the FA Cup fifth round. 'Have the courage to be incredibly free in his mind and his soul to express his incredible talent in the final third. Get the ball, turn and go, turn and go.'

Source: Daily Mail March 07, 2026 03:19 UTC