Pep Guardiola delivers run-in verdict as Man City prepare to renew Arsenal chase

Where Pep Guardiola is concerned it is usually a case of 'don't mention the subs'. The Manchester City manager rarely takes kindly to be quizzed on his strategy when it comes to replacements, responding with either a heavy dollop of sarcasm or a response that suggests he does, actually, know best.

Here are your Sunday morning Manchester City headlines.

Pep Guardiola congratulated his Manchester City players on setting up a 'final' against Arsenal.

Pep Guardiola says that Erling Haaland needs care around the clock to ensure he is fit to play every week.

Eight years ago Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel sat down in an iconic Munich bar to share ideas about football. At the time Guardiola was the world's master coach and Tuchel an apprentice about to embark on his first really big job.

Jamie Carragher believes the number of matches Manchester City still have to play compared to Arsenal could be their undoing during the Premier League title race.

Vincent Kompany stood, almost stock still, drinking it in. His Burnley side had just secured promotion to the Premier League. All around him there were celebrations, selfies and singing. The Clarets chief observed, watching his players and the club's supporters enjoy the moment.

Vincent Kompany's Burnley side confirmed their promotion back into the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on Friday evening.

Manchester City are in a thoroughly luxurious position at the minute when it comes down to their attacking options.

Manchester City are hoping to discover that lightning really does strike twice and they can win the transfer lottery, once again, when the market reopens. Having signed Norway sensation Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund last summer, attention has shifted to his former teammate Jude Bellingham.

Jack Grealish capped appearing in his 17th-straight Manchester City match with a goal and an assist against Liverpool over the weekend.

Pep Guardiola picked out Julian Alvarez and John Stones for praise after Manchester City beat Liverpool in the Premier League.

Manchester City fans were quick to react to Pep Guardiola's goal celebration in front of Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas during the Blues' win over Jurgen Klopp's side.

Pep Guardiola said his celebrations with Liverpool substitutes Kostas Tsimkas and Arthur Melo after Manchester City's equaliser at the Etihad were just a joke and not a lack of respect.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said that Erling Haaland is feeling better but is not fit enough to face Liverpool.

England captain Harry Kane is revered as one of the best goal-getters on the planet and yet there are still a select few who seemingly need to be convinced he is the right fit for Manchester United. But not so Erik ten Hag as he gets ready to pursue the England captain this summer.

On Saturday, Manchester City players will hear one or two renditions of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' by the travelling Liverpool fans at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City legend and current Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has admitted that Pep Guardiola is the boss that has influenced his footballing philosophy the most.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes Manchester City's recent experience of the Premier League title run-in will see them pip Arsenal this season.

Nathan Ake insists the Manchester City squad are getting used to playing three at the back amid Pep Guardiola’s recent tactical change.