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City finished two points above Arsenal to win their fourth consecutive Premier League title last season, having also beaten the Gunners to the 2022-23 crown.<\/p>\n
Guardiola said he was again “concerned” about Mikel Arteta’s side ending City’s reign after watching Arsenal beat German champions Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 in a pre-season friendly.<\/p>\n
“I have been concerned for many years with how good they are because every year they are getting better,” Guardiola said.<\/p>\n
“I see Arsenal playing at the same level as last season. They are on fire. Every year it looks like they are more and more difficult.”<\/p>\n
Guardiola was also asked about the possibility of replacing Gareth Southgate as England boss.<\/p>\n
The 53-year-old has been linked to the post since Southgate stood down<\/a>. His City contract expires in 2025 and he has stated his desire to manage an international team.<\/p>\n “I have to decide what I want to do in my life,” said Guardiola.<\/p>\n “If I want to continue here, take a break, train national teams or not. Right now I am here and as you arrive at the competitions my energy rises again, so I am fully excited for the season because I see things that I like here.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n