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Guardiola Opts Against Stoking Arteta Rivalry at a Time when 'the World Is Going to Collapse'
Guardiola called on officials to control tensions and praised Arsenal's strong season, with the team leading the Premier League by nine points, before the League Cup final.
- On Friday, Pep Guardiola urged match officials to manage the heated rivalry ahead of Manchester City's English League Cup final with Arsenal on Sunday, warning 'Look what's happened around the world' and refusing to reignite the row.
- The row traces back to a September 2024 Premier League match when Arsenal's tactics drew criticism from City players, prompting Arteta's cryptic 'all the information' reply, Guardiola said 'more clear exactly what does he mean'.
- Manchester City players amplified the dispute, with John Stones and midfielder Bernardo Silva criticising Arsenal's tactics, saying they 'break up the game which upsets the rhythm' and push 'the limits of what was possible to do'.
- Guardiola acknowledged Arsenal's growth, praising their 'solidarity' as they chase four trophies this season, while Arteta said his relationship with Guardiola 'had to' change due to the rivalry but respect remains.
- Guardiola framed the tie as 'a big challenge' to assess Manchester City's level and warned officials that 'everything is behind the scenes', highlighting the importance of match management.
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Guardiola opts against stoking Arteta rivalry at a time when ‘the world is going to collapse’
Pep Guardiola was given the platform to engage in pre-match mind games with rival coach Mikel Arteta ahead of Manchester City’s meeting with Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday.
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Guardiola opts against stoking Arteta rivalry at a time when 'the world is going to collapse'
Pep Guardiola has opted against engaging in pre-match mind games with rival coach Mikel Arteta ahead of Manchester City’s meeting with Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday.
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