Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola appeared at a press conference to talk about the upcoming match against Arsenal on Sunday, in the top clash of the 33rd round of the Premier League, at the Etihad Stadium.

The coach commented on the team's condition: "Ruben Dias is not ready yet, but Nico O'Reilly is fine. I would prefer to have all players available, but injuries are always possible during the season."

He added: "If we play like we did in the second half of the League Cup final for 95 minutes, and they play like they did in the second half, we will win. Well, maybe not because football is unpredictable, but it will be closer. That's what we want, I know Mikel. They will adjust something, and we have to be prepared for that. In the end, it's simpler than that. It's about how your player wins the individual battle against his opponent and how he can execute that."

Regarding whether the League Cup final was the start of Manchester City's dominance over Arsenal, he said: "We will be ready. I don't know how we will play. It was a final, and this is a Premier League match. The League Cup is important, but the league is much more important. 22 years without winning. If I give you the idea that it's decided if they win, there's a mental aspect."

He explained: "We respect Arsenal a lot and respect the quality of their players, no doubt about it, but it's about how we handle it tactically and mentally. That's all I care about, they are strong in all aspects: tackles, physical strength, very good in second balls, and their threat in counter-attacks, low defense, and pressing, as well as set pieces. That's why they are as they are."

He continued: "Arsenal is in the Champions League semi-finals, and they are top of the league most of the season. I'm proud that we are still challenging them, unfortunately not in the Champions League, but in the League Cup we won, and in the FA Cup we are in the semi-finals, and here we are, we'll see what happens. The performance, and then the secret will be how to play an almost perfect game to beat such an opponent."

He added: "How is the team's confidence? It's good, we are ready. A month ago, after losing some points, I thought we wouldn't be in the competition, but now we are here. It depends on us, and what we will do on Sunday. Our stadium is full, everything is ready."

On the adaptation of new players: "You are talking about the last three games, but I don't know what will happen later. Since the beginning of the season, I saw that we are doing very good things. I was honest about the performance."

He emphasized: "The Arsenal match away and our draw at Old Trafford, we were not good. But in the rest of the matches, we were much better, like Aston Villa away. With new players, we work a lot to develop the team. I am satisfied, the situation is good."

Regarding his admiration for Arsenal, he said: "Yes, people are very strict, the media and the fans. I enjoy watching them and learn a lot from them. What people want is to win, and we will fight. There is an important factor that cannot be ignored: 22 years without a league title, they have something special. I know that, and I know the feeling of the team when they win for the first time after a long period. That's why we have to focus on our playing style."

On the competition for the title: "Nothing is over until it's over, and we are still here. In January, I felt we lost the opportunity, but after some matches, we thought we were far away, but nothing is over until it's over, we are ready. The match against Arsenal is an important opportunity. Everything depends on our behavior and performance. Our fans have booked all the tickets, everything is perfect, if we lose against Arsenal, it's over for us. There are still other matches, but this is a decisive moment."

When asked if he would change the plan, he joked: "Tomorrow we will change everything again. I'll tell you now what we will do!"

He clarified about the team's situation this season: "We have to be better. You cannot expect these matches to be perfect for 90 minutes. It's about confidence, which is the most important element. If it were sold in stores, we would buy it immediately."

On winning against Arsenal in the League Cup final: "The League Cup match is in the past, and Sunday's match is much more important."

He concluded: "Would winning the title this season be the greatest achievement? No, the best was what we achieved previously. It's good to be in the competition with new players, but it's not the greatest achievement."