Pep Guardiola has denied that a rift has developed in his relationship with Mikel Arteta despite a number of bruising encounters between his Manchester City team and Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola will remain without Jeremy Doku, Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake for Manchester City’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal. City head to the Emirates trailing the Gunners by six points having rescued their Champions League campaign midweek with victory over Club Brugge.

Pep Guardiola describes new relationship with Mikel Arteta amid Arsenal and Man City tension - City and Arsenal have become rivals and met in a fractious 2-2 draw at the Etihad earlier this season

How does Pep Guardiola combat Arsenal this weekend after only papering over problems in the crucial midweek win against Club Brugge? Watch Arsenal vs Man City live on Sky Sports Premier League from 4pm on Sunday;

The 27-year-old is going home to Parkhead as a free agent in the summer on a four-year contract but he has work to do

Pep Guardiola ‘not complaining’ about Manchester City’s tough run of fixtures - City will face Arsenal, Newcastle, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Tottenham in February.

Pep Guardiola reacts as Champions League draw sets up tough fixture schedule - February is shaping up to be a testing month for the Premier League champions

Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola were asked the same question ahead of the latest chapter in Manchester City's rivalry with Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola says he is not sure if Manchester City will bring in more players before the January transfer window closes, but wants to keep hold of James McAtee.City have been busy this month, bolstering their squad with the signings of Omar Marmoush,

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

The Champions League play-off draw has been completed as Manchester City, Real Madrid and the like learn their opponents.