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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Fisher at Villa Park

Pep Guardiola sure Manchester City ‘still alive’ after latest loss at Aston Villa

Erling Haaland scores a late goal which was later ruled out for offside.
Erling Haaland scores a late goal which was later ruled out for offside. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Pep Guardiola said it was too early for Manchester City to fret about Arsenal’s superb start to the Premier League season, and that his team were alive in their pursuit of reclaiming the title despite a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday.

City trail Arsenal by six points after nine games but Guardiola is relaxed about the gap. “We have to try to close [it], Arsenal have been solid for many years, this time the concern is how we can improve – better, better, better – and to be close,” the City manager said.

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