You have to be on Guard' at all times!

PEP Guardiola has lauded the unpredictable nature of the Premier League ahead of the visit of Bournemouth.

- ALEX JAMES

The Cherries head to the Etihad above Manchester City in the table after a fine start to the season while newlypromoted Sunderland sit fourth.

This is the first time since 1992 that the top four at this stage of a campaign does not include City, Manchester United, Chelsea or Liverpool.

And while Guardiola would love the Blues to be clear at the top, he is relishing the new-look top flight and the competitive nature of a division where every team has lost at least once.