Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted to being a “little bit” nervous ahead of his aspect’s essential title showdown in opposition to Arsenal.
Guardiola has additionally warned his gamers the wounded Gunners will probably be a harder opponent in Wednesday’s “big battle” as a result of of their current stutter in type.
The eagerly-anticipated clash on the Etihad Stadium might decide the future of the Premier League title.
Arsenal maintain a five-point benefit on the high of the desk however City, after six successive wins and with two video games in hand, seem to have the momentum on their aspect.
Another victory would see the initiative shift firmly of their favour however Guardiola shouldn’t be afraid to confess he has butterflies in his abdomen.
The Spaniard mentioned: “I manage well but, it is a good sign, being a little bit nervous.
“Being nervous is part of our lives, being anxious is part of our lives, being scared is part of our lives. We don’t have to be perfect.
“When we educate our kids, they (think they) have to be perfect for Instagram and TikToks, and this kind of thing, they have to be a genius.
“But I would say the uncertainty, things that happen before a game, happen. When I feel that feeling I know it’s normal. The problem would be if I didn’t have that feeling.
“At the same time, after the game, whatever happens, good or bad or whatever, you say it’s just part of the game and we look to the next one. I like to live this kind of adrenaline.”
Arsenal have seen a wholesome benefit on the high of the desk eroded after a run of three successive attracts.
Most bookmakers now seem to make champions City, who’re chasing the treble, the agency favourites however Guardiola shouldn’t be so certain.
He mentioned: “Always I had the feeling that it would be so difficult to play them at this stage but, after three games dropping points, it will be much, much more difficult now.
“I would have preferred it if they had come here with better results than the three last results when they didn’t win a game.
“Always it would be difficult but with these results it will be much more difficult.”
Guardiola expects his group to face some robust moments however hopes their expertise shines by means of.
While the scenario is a brand new one for the present crop of Arsenal gamers, Guardiola’s group are bidding for a fifth league title in six years.
He mentioned: “I don’t like to suffer and the opponents have chances. I try to minimise that as much as possible but, at the same time, you have to accept sometimes it won’t happen because the opponent plays with the ball, you can play badly and can lose the game, and the opponent can do many good things.
“I know how difficult it will be. We will suffer in the bad moments but the players have experience too. The team is ready for a big battle.”
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