Pep not worried about chasing leaders Arsenal

MANCHESTER City boss Pep Guardiola says it is too early to be worried about chasing Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

- By JONATHAN VEAL

City slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa as the Gunners beat Crystal Palace by the same scoreline to move six points clear at the top of the table.

Guardiola's side have history of chasing down Arsenal in the title race, memorably overhauling them in the 2023-24 season, and look set to have to do it again if they want to get their hands on the trophy.

But the City boss is not getting too worried yet.

"Arsenal have been solid for many years, this time the concern is how we can improve, better, better, better and to be close," he said after a third successive loss at Villa Park.

"From my experience it (the season) is so long. So long. This is my experience. There are many teams there.