Pep Guardiola welcomes Champions League scheduling ‘advantage’ over Arsenal

Pep Guardiola is happy to have the benefit of this week’s Champions League schedule (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City have a slight advantage heading into Sunday’s clash with Arsenal following this week’s European activity.

Guardiola’s side have had an extra day’s rest after playing Inter Milan at home on Wednesday while the Gunners were in action away at Atalanta on Thursday.