Pep Guardiola ramps up Arsenal mind games with five-word warning to Mikel Arteta

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heightened the Premier League title race tension by warning Mikel Arteta that he would remain anxious even if he held Arsenal’s current points advantage.

​Pep Guardiola has ramped up the psychological pressure on Arsenal following the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with Brentford.

With Manchester City now trailing the league leaders by just three points, the Spaniard delivered a pointed five-word warning to Mikel Arteta: “I would not be relaxed.”

Guardiola noted that despite Arsenal’s lead, the pressure of a title race makes it impossible to feel comfortable with twenty games remaining.

​Arteta responded by urging his squad to maintain their composure and focus on raising their collective levels.

Arsenal, who are currently chasing a potential quadruple, face Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup this weekend to regain momentum.

Meanwhile, Guardiola reiterated his preference for the Gunners’ position over his own, stating, “I would prefer to be in the position Arsenal are in than in our position.”