Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that he would prefer to be closer to first-placed Arsenal in this season's Premier League title race.
Mikel Arteta and his Gunners' side currently sit five points clear of the Citizens after the reigning champions defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening, whilst Arsenal failed to defeat Newcastle United two days prior, drawing 0-0 in a tense affair at the Emirates Stadium.
Now, City manager Guardiola has spoken about the ongoing title race, claiming that Arsenal deserve to be ahead of his side at this moment in time.