Originally of the season, Metropolis have been broadly tipped to waltz to a different Premier League title, with Liverpool seen as their solely real rivals.
Few individuals foresaw simply how properly a rejuvenated Arsenal would start the marketing campaign, and on the time of writing, the Gunners are 5 factors clear on the summit.
So as to add some spice to the pot, the 2 groups are but to sq. off this season…
On February 15 – a rearranged fixture – Arsenal host Guardiola’s fees. The return fixture is scheduled for April 26 on the Etihad Stadium, in what might show to be a winner-takes-all Premier League title showdown.
There’s nonetheless a protracted method to go, after all, however little doubt the obsessive Guardiola will already be pondering up one of the simplest ways to conquer his former apprentice Mikel Arteta.