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Guardiola admires Arsenal's title push

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Pep Guardiola revealed he enjoys watching Arsenal, admitting he can learn a lot from the Gunners as they prepare to face his Manchester City side. The City manager acknowledged the pressure Arsenal faces in their quest to end a 22-year title drought when they travel to the Etihad on Sunday.

Arsenal sit six points clear at the Premier League summit, though their style under Mikel Arteta has drawn criticism. The Gunners have scored 37% of their 62 league goals from set-pieces, managing just two open-play goals in their last five matches.

Guardiola compared Arsenal's situation to his own experience at City when they hadn't won the league. "I know that feeling," the City boss said. "For a long time we didn't win the Premier League. That is something that we cannot play against, that is why we have to focus on the way we have to play."