Pep Guardiola has told elite soccer players that they are the only ones who can force change in the face of a growing dispute over the number of games they are being asked to play.

Pep Guardiola welcomes ‘advantage’ of Champions League scheduling - Manchester City take on title rivals Arsenal on Sunday having had an extra day’s rest after the Gunners’ Thursday fixture in Europe.

Man City will be looking to make it five wins from five in the Premier League this season when they face Arsenal, and Pep Guardiola says they have an advantage.

Into the final year of his contract at Manchester City questions are being asked again about Pep Guardiola’s future.

Man City will be looking to make it five wins from five in the Premier League this season when they face Arsenal, and Pep Guardiola says they have an advantage.

Guardiola feels it is too soon to be drawing any long-term conclusions from the game and is more concerned about setting the tone for City’s campaign.

Pep Guardiola insists he has no concerns over the lack of minutes for Rodri, Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan ahead of Manchester City ’s Premier League clash against Arsenal this weekend. City were held to a goalless draw at home to Inter in their opening Champions League game on Wednesday evening.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal (kick-off 16:30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: On reports that Kevin de Bruyne could be out with a minor groin problem: "He feels a bit better today.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about Arsenal's strengths ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting