Sergio Aguero has suggested that magnitude of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Arsenal will ramp up the intensity of the fixture.
Pep Guardiola's side travel to the Emirates Stadium with the Blues able to move above the Gunners in the top-flight table with a victory. Arsenal, meanwhile, can increase their lead over City to six points, while also having a game in hand. It will be the first time the two teams have met in the league this season.
It was City who came out on top when the two sides clashed in the FA Cup last month. However, Mikel Arteta's men have performed exceptionally well in the Premier League this campaign and are desperate to win their first league title since 2003.
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Former City striker Aguero has suggested that the Blues need to win in order to get close to the Gunners, claiming that both sides will look to secure the victory in the crunch match.
Speaking to Stake.com, the Argentine said: "It will be a difficult game for both teams. It was already seen in the previous one for the FA Cup. It was a very intense game, very tactical. Pep and Arteta know each other very well. For me it was an interesting duel.
"The difference now is that it will be a league game and City with the need to win to get closer. Perhaps a draw will suit Arsenal better so we will have to see how the game unfolds. I have no doubt that, as always, City will fight until the end, so I am optimistic that they will get a good result and if so, there will be a lot still to play for."
He added: "I don't think it's very different from what was seen when they played for the FA Cup. What varies in this case is that it's for the League and they play twice, with City's need to cut the difference between one and the other . That makes it a different game because of the load it entails. Although in football I think that both will try to prevail, press and make a difference."
The Blues secured a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in their last Premier League match, while Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.
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