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Guardiola Dismisses “Easy Draw” Narrative for Arsenal

Following the Champions League knockout stage draw, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola rejected claims that Arsenal has an effortless path to the final.

While City faces a familiar clash against Real Madrid with a potential quarter-final against Bayern Munich Arsenal is set to meet Bayer Leverkusen, followed by either Bodo/Glimt or Sporting.

When asked if the Gunners had the lighter load, Guardiola labeled the suggestion “disrespectful,” insisting that “you have to beat the best teams” to earn a spot in the final.