Pep Guardiola hails ‘important’ Arsenal win with Man City still playing catch-up

Pep Guardiola’s was pleased with his side’s win over Arsenal (Martin Rickett /PA)

Pep Guardiola called Saturday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal an “important victory” as he admitted Manchester City are still some way short of their best.

Raheem Sterling’s 23rd-minute goal proved the difference between the sides as Ederson made key saves from Bukayo Saka and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the first half.