As Pep Guardiola's Manchester City prepare to head down and face Arsenal at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta has sent a message to the man he used to work under

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 insisted his relationship with Mikel Arteta is “exceptional” as he shrugged off suggestions Manchester City ’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday is a grudge match. The Catalan also said City may carry on spending,

Luis Miguel Echegaray previews title-chasing Arsenal's clash with Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.

Arsenal are unbeaten in 13 Premier League matches and have won the most points of any side from their 11th match of the season. It is their longest unbeaten run under Mikel Arteta, last going 14 without defeat between August and December 2018 under Unai Emery.