Pep Guardiola doesn't put in the same bracket as Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool this season...judging by the Spaniard's brutal reaction to a question about them in his press conference. stormed to a Treble last season but Arsenal pushed them all the way in the title race and have started this season strongly. 2021 champions also look a renewed force under Jurgen Klopp while Tottenham and Brighton have both picked up four wins from five to start the Premier League season in what is already looking like an engaging title race.
He said: “You know how strong are Arsenal, yesterday at Goodison Park they are exceptional.
But that was when one reporter cut in to ask about their city rivals United. That sparked a chuckle from Guardiola who took a second to compose himself and continued: “Well they didn’t start like they expected, like Chelsea. But always, they are Man United, and Chelsea sooner or later they will take the rhythm.”