Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Arsenal will be long-term Premier League title contenders before the two sides meet in the top flight on Sunday.
Guardiola's side lost to Wolves last weekend but start the weekend one point ahead of the Gunners.Asked if Arsenal will be title rivals this season, he added: "Absolutely, along with Liverpool. To analyse contenders, the idea is the first 10 games. We have to wait but big clubs are always contenders.
However, they beat Guardiola's side in the Community Shield on penalties before the season began, and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is confident his side can match that result at Emirates Stadium. However, the Gunners suffered their first loss of the season in midweek, going down 2-1 to Lens in the Champions League
The Gunners have dropped points in five of their eight Premier League home games without Bukayo Saka, winning three, drawing three and losing twoManchester City could lose back-to-back Premier League fixtures for the first time since December 2018, when they were beaten by Crystal Palace and Leicester
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