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City v Arsenal's next clash should be a fascinating tactical battle between master and apprentice
JAMES NALTON looks ahead to what is likely the key fixture in this year's title race
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (right) embraces Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta

THE Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City is over two weeks away, but it is already being anticipated as the key fixture in the title race.

City manager Pep Guardiola and his former assistant, now Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, both fielded questions on the next game after City knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup thanks to a 1-0 win at Eastlands on Friday night. 

Guardiola spoke at length about Arsenal’s man-marking and whether it would be applied in the league game as well.

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