Mikel Arteta believes Manchester City are the best team in Europe at the moment, while Pep Guardiola insists his former assistant Arteta doesn’t need his help and that he didn’t influence the young tactician. View both managers’ perspectives ahead of their Premier League clash.

Manchester City are currently sweeping aside all in front of them with some breathtaking and dominant performances.

They sit 10 points clear at the top of the table after managing to steady the ship after some inconsistent form at the start of the season.

Arsenal, though, have struggled throughout to find consistency and will be looking to end City’s winning run with what would be a massive morale-boosting win.

Watch Guardiola’s pre-match conference here:

Watch Arteta’s pre-match presser: