Pep Gaurdiola is not expecting anything short of a huge contest when his side Manchester City lock horns with the Gunners on Wednesday.
Arsenal maintain a five points difference from city going into the game even though the latter have two outstanding to clear.
Guardiola argued that the game is not decisive to who eventually wins the league, saying both teams still have to cross more hurdles.
“Now we have arrived with the chance in our heads. If Arsenal win, the destiny is in their hands, but if we win, the destiny is in our hands.”
“It’s really important. Not decisive because still many tough games for both sides but we cannot deny how important it is.
“When you play these kind of teams, it is about everything. Arsenal have always had incredible details and care on the ball, all the players they select to play for the club have the biggest quality, biggest skills.
He acknowledged the midas touch brought into the team by Mikel Arteta who once worked with him at Man City.
“Mikel [Arteta] has brought another dimension, they are big competitors, so aggressive. They control a lot of aspects. This isn’t anything new.
“In the two games we’ve played this season, we felt it, and you have to challenge them or with the speed, intensity they have and quality they have in the build-up, it’s difficult.” He remarked