Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola announced that the teams true competitive stretch starts immediately as they focus on overtaking Premier League leaders Arsenal.
City reduced the deficit to four points before the international break, delivering a dominant 3-0 win over champions Liverpool after Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at Sunderland.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's trip to Newcastle United, Guardiola was asked whether those contrasting results could prove a turning point in the title race.