Pep Guardiola stated that playing Arsenal will be a final for Manchester City, but warned of other teams who could trip them up in the run-up. While beating Arsenal at the Etihad will put the Blues back in pole position to win the title, City’s boss is already concerned about their remaining games.
A 3-0 demolition of Chelsea extended City’s incredible run of form over the last three weeks, following a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final and a 4-0 hammering of Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final. With minimal changes for each of those games, it appears that Guardiola has settled on a top XI capable of consistently performing at a high level.
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Arsenal’s home setback to Bournemouth puts more pressure on them for their journey to Manchester on Sunday, even though they still have the edge and know a draw will keep City at bay; a win would almost likely finish the title fight. Regardless of how important that game is, Guardiola has emphasized all year about the league’s quality and has already highlighted other games in which City might potentially be cut, According To Manchester Evening News.
“When you arrive in the last month and a half with one title and great top-eight finishes in the other two competitions and the Champions League, Real Madrid is not an easy foe to face; perhaps I missed something, but we arrived because the team was extremely good. That is the margin for winning or losing, and we’ll see what happens next. Arsenal is a final not only for us but also for them.
“But don’t tell me Brentford at home will be easy; go to Bournemouth and win at home against Aston Villa.” There are still numerous things that will happen. That’s why, after yesterday’s results, I told everyone to relax and not think too much. All you have to do is see how we do today against Chelsea. That’s all you have to think about.
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