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Friends turn to rivals as Pep’s City and Arteta’s Arsenal face off in Cup clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

PEP GUARDIOLA is expecting a tough clash against Arsenal this evening in a match he insisted would be worthy of a final.

Manchester City are hosting the Gunners in an eagerly awaited FA Cup fourth round tie, and the Catalan boss is bracing himself for a stiff test against the Premier League leaders.

Guardiola’s former protege Mikel Arteta has been earning plaudits for guiding the North Londoners to the top of the table this term, and lead City by five points with a game in hand.

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