Guardiola: Man City pursuing worlds top side Arsenal

Pep Guardiola stated that Manchester City must catch the finest squad globally in Premier League frontrunners Arsenal while staunchly supporting his squad following a tough period.

City suffered a clear loss to neighbours Manchester United over the weekend and then endured one of the most shocking results in Champions League records versus Norways Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday evening.

Guardiola's side has not secured a league victory in 2026 yet which has let Arsenal build a seven point advantage in the championship battle.

However the City manager expressed confidence in his remarkable collection of players to bounce back as they stay in the hunt for trophies across four tournaments.

Without question the top team at present worldwide said Guardiola regarding the task of overhauling Arsenal who have triumphed in every one of their seven Champions League fixtures.

Check the Champions League the Premier League the FA Cup the Carabao Cup its the leading side currently.

We hope to stay near improve steadily and perhaps overtake them.

I possess a remarkable squad a superb bunch of players. We stand united. We form an outstanding football outfit with no uncertainty on my part.

Citys recent struggles have aligned with injuries sidelining vital defenders Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.

The signing of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace ought to ease their unavailability with the England player poised to debut versus Wolves on Saturday.

This signing will aid us given Marcs outstanding experience added Guardiola.

Given the lack of central defenders its truly beneficial.

Dias Gvardiol and Nico Gonzalez are still out for City but Matheus Nunes might feature again having sat out the previous two matches due to a virus.