Guardiola: No advice for Arteta ahead of Madrid tie

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dismissed offers to advise Arsenal's Mikel Arteta in the title race but praised facing Real Madrid again. The Blues face the Spanish giants for the 10th and 11th time in five seasons, a draw Guardiola believes helps the club improve.

Regarding team fitness, Guardiola confirmed winger Jeremy Doku returned to training. With four players fasting for Ramadan, Guardiola insisted the religious practice will not impact his selection, stating the squad is accustomed to playing while fasting.