Martin Keown explains how Manchester United's win over Arsenal helped Manchester City
And Keown has now explained how United’s win helped them keep their challenge on track.
"You know, I think Guardiola might be watching [and] thinking it’s perfect," Keown explained on BT Sport.
"Because if they [City] were lulled into a false sense of security in their performances, they’ve seen that somebody’s challenging.
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Martin Keown says Manchester United's win over Arsenal was good for Manchester City
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"And he’ll be thinking: ‘Okay’, because that’s maybe the only thing that can beat City, because they could become complacent.
"They’ve [United] shown already that there is a threat there and they’re at home as well [next Sunday]."
United face CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Tuesday night (7.45pm) before welcoming City to Old Trafford at the weekend.