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Man City boss Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Declan Rice and Arsenal transfers
04.08.2023 - 13:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Pep Guardiola expects an even tougher challenge from Arsenal this season after their summer transfer business.
Arsenal led the Premier League for much of last year before being overtaken by the defending champions in the final part of the campaign. The two teams will go head to head in the Community Shield on Sunday, owing to City also winning the FA Cup last season.
Mikel Arteta has further strengthened his side in the last few months, adding defender Jurrien Timber and attacker Kai Havertz as well as £105m midfielder Declan Rice - beating City to his signature. They may also strengthen further, with strong interest in Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
Guardiola expects many teams to challenge for the Premier League title again, but has been particularly impressed with Arsenal for their purchase of Rice and others. It isn't just a stronger squad that City expect to face this season but a stronger XI if the moves from the Gunners pay off.
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"He decided to go to Arsenal so all the best. He's a really important player," said Guardiola. "He's a really nice guy and for the national team, he is and will be important. Arsenal bought an incredible player.
"They didn't buy players to make the squad bigger, they buy starting XI players. I could not expect different: Newcastle have done it, Liverpool a bit less but with [Jordan] Henderson and Fabinho gone they will go to the market again, United do it again.
"It's normal. Every season, the teams want to do better."
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