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

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Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City's experience of winning the Premier League and fighting a close title race counts for nothing, as the Blues enter the final two months of the season.

Indeed the City chief feels Arsenal have the advantage of a clear schedule while his side battle on three three fronts with the Blues still chasing trophies in the Champions League and FA Cup.

City trail Arsenal by eight points with a game in hand, and welcome the Gunners to the Etihad later this month. Any slip-up from City will hand Arsenal even more momentum, and Guardiola insists his side cannot rely on their previous title triumphs, and not even their knowledge of how to chase down a rival.

The manager warned his players not to think about their last four Premier League titles, telling them to prove their credentials in their actions rather than think back to how they won trophies in the past. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola channels Liverpool FC anthem to make Man City Champions League point Describing Arsenal's points on the board as the only advantage that matters, Guardiola said: “I would love to be in the position of Arsenal, rather than have the experience of winning four Premier Leagues in five years.