It would be understandable if Mikel Arteta felt frustrated after Pep Guardiola decided to extend his contract with Manchester City.
The Arsenal manager has already witnessed his team being outdone by the Sky Blues once and may face the same fate again with Arne Slot’s revitalized Liverpool team.
Despite losing club icon Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s progress has hardly been affected—a surprising outcome considering their limited activity in the summer transfer market.
Roy Keane highlights a potential issue with Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola’s decision to stay at Manchester City for at least another year is not only a concern for Arsenal.
The reigning champions have secured six of the last seven league titles, with Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp being the only team to break their dominance.
In this regard, Roy Keane’s view that Guardiola’s contract extension is bad news for anyone hoping for more frequent title changes holds weight.
“I was surprised he extended for another year,” said the former Manchester United player on Sky Bet’s The Overlap.
“I can’t imagine City without him. Who would take over when he leaves?” Jill Scott added.
“It’s bad news for the other teams,” Keane ominously remarked.
Arne Slot offers hope for Liverpool fans
The fact that Opta currently gives Liverpool the highest chance of winning the Premier League title must bring some encouragement to fans.
However, as we know, the landscape of the Premier League can shift quickly. A defeat to Manchester City at Anfield in December, followed by another poor result elsewhere, could dramatically change the standings.
On a more optimistic note, there’s every chance that Arne Slot’s impressive start to the 2024/25 season could continue into the second half of the campaign.
Another win against Southampton would help set the stage for a crucial match against Guardiola’s side.
