‘Impossible’ for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to Break Arsenal’s Unbeaten Premier League Record, Says John Obi Mikel

In the last three seasons, Pep Guardiola has convincingly managed to lead Manchester City to the Premier League title. However, whether the Sky Blues can have an invincible season like Arsenal continues to be an extensive debate. Hence, voicing his opinion, Chelsea legend John Obi-Mikel feels that it will be impossible for the Spanish coach to beat the unbeaten record of the Gunners.

It looks like the Spanish tactician has got another enormous challenge to complete as the City manager. However, based on the recent record of his team, it’s hardly surprising that the comparisons with the ‘Invincibles’ have happened.

Chelsea legend feels Pep Guardiola-led Manchester City will struggle to break a remarkable record

In recent seasons, Manchester City under Pep Guardiola has broken several records. One of them was becoming the first Premier League side to reach the 100-point mark in the 2017/18 season. However, former Chelsea star John Obi-Mikel feels the Sky Blues will have tremendous problems breaking one particular record. The Arsenal invincible record was set during the 2003-04 season when they went unbeaten in every league game. Speaking on the Obi-One podcast, he said, “To keep a clean sheet, win a game in the Premier League is tough enough to be able to go 49 games without losing. When I say never ever, it will be hard to see a team even as good as Manchester City. It will be hard to see in this day and age to see them break the record, impossible.”

Notably, it has also made it difficult for Pep Guardiola to play his best players in every single game. Another point is how the Premier League is becoming even more challenging day by day. Hence, the Spanish manager has to keep on proving himself every day.

It will be interesting to witness whether the Sky Blues can overcome the odds to become the next Invincibles. However, as far as Guardiola is concerned, he has made his views clear on the unbeaten season.

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Guardiola’s focus is not on becoming the next Premier League invincible

In the 2017/18 season, Manchester City went 11 games unbeaten before facing Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal. Before the game, for obvious reasons, Pep Guardiola was asked about potentially becoming the next Invincibles. The Spanish manager rejected the suggestion immediately. He emphasized the immense challenge of surpassing the record set by Wenger himself.

He also further added that there will come a time when they will lose games. The Spanish coach also made the point that his only focus will be on the next game and not the future.

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Nonetheless, with Pep Guardiola showing no signs of slowing down, never say never. Do you think Manchester City can break Arsenal’s invincible record? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.