Manchester City manager Guardiola cautious about the assertive Leeds in City's resumption of Premier League play
In the upcoming Premier League match later today at the Etihad Arena, Manchester, Britain, Manchester City will be aiming to reduce the deficit to Arsenal in the league standings. Currently, City trail the leaders by 8 points, with Arsenal sitting comfortably at the top.
City's manager, Pep Guardiola, has described Leeds United as the most aggressive team in the Premier League, a trait that he believes will make the match a challenging one for his team. This assessment comes after City suffered a loss to Brentford in their last league game before the World Cup break.
Guardiola is determined to keep the leaders within striking range in the league and has emphasised the need for his players to be specific and play at a high level to secure a victory against Leeds. He has also warned his team about the constant pressure they will face from Leeds' aggressive play, stating that the Leeds players do not give you time to think.
The current standings have Newcastle United in second place, a point above Manchester City but having played two more games. This means that a win for City against Leeds could see them move back into second position in the league, reducing the deficit to Arsenal to 5 points.
However, if the deficit becomes larger, it could make catching Arsenal more elusive for Manchester City. Guardiola is cautious about the threat posed by Leeds United and has expressed his expectation for a tough test against them.
The match between Manchester City and Leeds United is sure to be an exciting and closely contested encounter, with both teams eager to secure three valuable points. Fans can catch all the action later today at the Etihad Arena.
