Pep Guardiola does not think Arsenal clash will have major bearing on title race

Guardiola insists this showdown being so early in the season

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City take on Arsenal this weekend (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola doubts Sunday’s visit to Arsenal will have a significant impact on who wins the Premier League this season.

Arsenal flourished under former City assistant Mikel Arteta last season but settled up for a runners-up spot as Guardiola’s side claimed a third successive top-flight triumph en route to a historic treble.