The Catalan has laughed off the suggestion that the Premier League's other big clubs will be scared of tackling his free-scoring sidePep Guardiola does not think Manchester City's rampaging recent form is likely to leave Premier League title rivals Manchester United and Chelsea quaking in their boots.City romped to a 5-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday, becoming the first English top-flight side since Blackburn Rovers in 1958-59 to score five or more goals in three consecutive matches.
After hosting Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, the Premier League leaders travel to Stamford Bridgenext Saturday, with Antonio Conte's men first tackling a tough European assignment at Atletico Madrid in midweek.
The defending champions were impressive 4-0 winners at Stoke City this weekend, while United remained level on points with City by beating Southampton 1-0.
Asked whether City's performances would strike fear into their opponents,
Guardiola sharply replied: "Chelsea won 4-0 at Stoke City."And I think United have five clean sheets in a row[five out of six in the Premier League].
"It is such tough competition. All the big teams are strong."
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