- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has declared Arsenal the "best team in the world" amid his own side's significant dip in form and an injury crisis.
- Arsenal currently lead the Premier League by seven points and boast an impeccable record of seven wins from seven in the Champions League.
- City have endured a miserable start to 2026, failing to win their last four outings, including a defeat by Manchester United and a shock Champions League loss to Bodo/Glimt.
- Guardiola expressed hope that City can "get better and better" to challenge Arsenal, who he believes are currently the top team across all competitions.
- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta offered a more tempered view, stating his team is "far from perfect" and aims to constantly improve, despite the positive assessment.
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