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James Quinlan & Kieran Horn

Former Arsenal star hints at Pep Guardiola's Man City priority that may give Gunners title boost

Alan Smith believes that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola may not be fully focused on City's Premier League clash with Southampton. Just four days after their St Mary's clash, the reigning champions face a huge Champions League quarter-final against Thomas Tuchel's Bayern Munich

Alongside their pursuit of league and European triumphs, City are also in the FA Cup semi-finals and face Sheffield United in a fortnight. Competing in three competitions with just under two months left of the season will certainly test the limits of the talented squad Guardiola has at his disposal.

Depth does not seem an issue for City though, especially with star striker Erling Haaland back available having not played for a month with a groin injury.

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