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League standings

Arsenal sit at the top of the Premier League, two points clear of Manchester City at the summit.

City are inside the top places and remain in contention for the title as the season moves into its second half.

Manager focus

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called for better attacking play and smarter positioning from his players.

He says how City attack will depend on each opponent and that the team must adjust to create more scoring chances.

Short-term view

Guardiola says he is focused on the next match rather than long-term plans and accepts Arsenal have performed well this season.

He describes the title race as open, with several teams able to challenge before the final weeks.

Team transition

City are going through a phase with several new players arriving, and Guardiola expects steady improvement month by month.

He has told the squad that progress is needed and that young or new players must develop quickly.

Haaland's role

Erling Braut Haaland has been a key player for Manchester City, leading the scoring charts with 19 goals.

Haaland backs the manager’s view that the team must grow week by week to keep challenging for the title.

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