Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dramatically claimed that the Premier League title race will be effectively concluded should his side suffer defeat against Arsenal this weekend. The highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash sees City host the Gunners on Sunday.
Currently, league leaders Arsenal hold a six-point advantage over Guardiola’s men, though City do have a game in hand. A victory for Arsenal would significantly extend their lead, while a win for the reigning champions would narrow the gap to a mere three points, intensifying the title charge.
Guardiola commented, “If we lose, it’s over. But with the other two results, and knowing that Arsenal didn’t win against Bournemouth, we still have games to play.”
The reverse fixture at the Emirates Stadium saw both sides share the spoils in a 1-1 draw. However, City recently secured a morale-boosting 2-0 victory over Arsenal in last month’s Carabao Cup final, a result that has helped them build momentum heading into the crucial final stages of the season.
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