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Pep Guardiola still friendly with Arteta despite friction last season

Arteta said he had ‘all the information’ about City 18 months ago

Pep Guardiola still friendly with Arteta despite friction last season

TL;DR

  • Pep Guardiola insists his relationship with Mikel Arteta is cordial, despite past friction.
  • Guardiola dismissed attempts to create conflict between himself and Arteta or Arsenal.
  • He praised Arteta for shaping Arsenal's current style, which is chasing an unprecedented quadruple.
  • Guardiola acknowledged the Carabao Cup final's potential impact on the Premier League title race.
  • James Trafford will start as Manchester City's goalkeeper in the Carabao Cup final.