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Luke Thrower

Pep Guardiola makes fresh title verdict after Arsenal move five points clear of Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has doubled down on his claim that Arsenal are "really good" but believes there's plenty of positives for his side to take out of the first section of the season. It comes after the Gunners moved five points clear of the Citizens at the top of the table at the weekend.

City lost 2-1 to Brentford late in the game on Saturday, confirming that Arsenal would be at the summit of the division for Christmas - the first time they've done so since 2007. Mikel Arteta's side wouldn't be content with just that though, being given the opportunity to move further in front.

They took that chance well as a Martin Odegaard brace earned the side all three points against Wolves, despite illness working through the camp. "It’s great to be where we are and we are enjoying that moment," Arteta said in reflection of his side's start to the season before a month off.

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