Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Arsenal are the best team in the world. The Gunners are seven points clear of City at the top of the Premier League and boast a perfect record of seven wins from seven in the Champions League. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Martin Rickett/PA)The City manager said: “They are the best team in the world – look at the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Mikel Arteta has guided Arsenal to the top of the Premier League (Nick Potts/PA)Arteta, a former assistant to Guardiola at City, said: “I don’t know. Marc Guehi is set to make his Manchester City debut (John Walton/PA)Guardiola has warned, however, the 25-year-old is not the solution to all their problems.

Source: Irish Examiner January 23, 2026 18:00 UTC