There are some questions that can be asked of Pep Guardiola that have the same answer every time, regardless of why it is being asked.
Whether it is about Guardiola's own future at Manchester City, asking him about the rivalry with Liverpool, or potential signings, or the chance of creating a dynasty at the Etihad.
The answer is always the same. Guardiola will insist that City cannot afford to stand still or drop their standards. Because when they do, there are 19 other clubs hoping to topple them in the Premier League and bring them down.
This summer is proving Guardiola's point for him yet again. The manager will always point to the fact that every year he stays at City, the task of winning the league will get harder, as rivals strengthen to try to catch them - and they also develop more ways to stop Guardiola's approach.