Pep Guardiola believes Arsenal draw shows Man City are in a battle for title

City and the Gunners played out a highly tense 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola’s side are top of the Premier League (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola feels Manchester City have been given an early reminder of the standards they need to hit this season following Sunday’s dramatic clash with Arsenal.

John Stones hit a stoppage-time equaliser as the champions snatched a 2-2 draw from an absorbing Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium in which the Gunners played the second half with 10 men.