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”

Nerves flared during the clash as City's leading scorer Erling Haaland "threw the ball" at Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes and directed heated words at Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Mikel Arteta has moved to defuse tensions between Arsenal and Manchester City by professing his love and respect for Pep Guardiola. The rivalry between the two clubs has become increasingly heated

Pep Guardiola has hit out at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, claiming he has been provoked to get into a more intense rivalry with them. City vs Arsenal ended in a 2-2 draw as tempers flared between players from both sides.

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.

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.

Arsenal wanted to provoke Manchester City into a war during last weekend's Premier League clash but the champions are ready for the challenge, City manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. A stoppage-time equaliser let hosts City hold 10-man Arsenal 2-2 on Sunday in a match where City midfielder Rodri suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament which ruled him out for the season.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he's been provoked into a more intense rivalry with Arsenal as the fallout continues from their Premier League clash at Etihad Stadium last weekend.

Guardiola has also called on opposite number Mikel Arteta to explain himself after claiming he had “all the information” about City.

Pep Guardiola is breathing a sigh of relief as Manchester City appears to have scored an early victory in its ongoing legal battle