Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted Arsenal are still the "best team in England so far" despite his side's 2-1 victory over them at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The win, secured by goals from Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland, moved City to the top of the Premier League table.
"Arsenal are the best team in England so far, the momentum is not with us," Guardiola said in his post-match press conference. He praised Arsenal's consistency and performance level throughout the season, even as his own team took a crucial step in the title race.
The result leaves the Premier League title race finely poised with several games remaining. City's victory ended Arsenal's unbeaten league run in 2026 and shifted the momentum in the defending champions' favor.
