Pep Guardiola has thrown off the gloves in Manchester City’s title rivalry with Arsenal by warning: if you want a war, bring it on. Arsenal defender Gabriel reacted to Erling Haaland throwing the ball at his head after City’s dramatic 98th-minute equaliser in last Sunday’s tempestuous 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium by declaring it was a “war”

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has warned Arsenal to expect "a war" as the fallout from last week's fiery clash between the two clubs continues. Guardiola has also called on opposite number Mikel Arteta to explain himself after cryptic comments about City claiming that he had "all the information" about the champions.

Pep Guardiola has invited Mikel Arteta to explain his comment about being at Manchester City for four years and therefore knowing what happens at the club. The fall-out from Sunday’s ill-tempered 2-2 draw between City and Arsenal has continued throughout the week,