Arsenal will host Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in a key match of the fifth round of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arteta said at a press conference that this match will be a very good test for his team.

In the last round of the Premier League, Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 3-0, thanks to a brace from Martin Subiamendi and a goal from Džekeres. With their winning streak back on track, Arsenal currently sits third in the standings with nine points, six behind leaders Liverpool, who have already completed their current matchday.

In addition, Arsenal defeated Bilbao 2-0 in the first round of the Champions League earlier, successfully meeting the challenge against Manchester City with a victory.

Arsenal manager Arteta said, “It’s about winning the game again to create another good moment for us. The key is to maintain consistency and compete against one of the best teams in the world. This is a good test for us and it will allow us to observe the level of the team.”

"We've had two very important wins since the international break and we feel good about the overall game. Now we're fully prepared for the next tough match."

Speaking of his former Manchester City manager, Guardiola, Arteta said, "Guardiola sets very high standards for himself, the people around him and his desire to win. He is always eager to learn from the best and for me he is the best manager in the world. I was honored to have worked with him and won many honors alongside him. It's great to see him again."

"I know Guardiola very well and what he demands of his players. The mentality of this team, the squad they have and the quality of the players, I have every confidence that they are still favourites to win the title."

In addition, Norwegian star Haaland has contributed 5 goals for Manchester City since the start of the Premier League this season, so the striker has become someone Arsenal must pay special attention to in the game.

Arteta said: "A lot of details must be handled well. Haaland is a player who can create huge opportunities without much space, time or opportunities, especially in or near the penalty area. Sometimes cutting off the opponent's organization is the best way to deal with it, so we must do it again."