Pep Guardiola: If Man City lose to Arsenal then title race will be over
Pep Guardiola: If Man City lose to Arsenal then title race will be over
Arsenal travel to Manchester City this afternoon in the biggest game of their season so far. The Gunners lead the Premier League title race by six points with six games to go this season. Pep Guardiola’s City have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta’s men, which they will play against Burnley next week. Today’s hosts could move to within three points of the league leaders with a victory today.
Guardiola and City know that anything less than a win will not be enough as they look to chase Arsenal down in the final knockings of a thrilling Premier League season. Guardiola has gone as far as saying that a defeat this afternoon would mean that the title race is over. The Gunners, however, are in patchy form, having won just once in their last five games.
Arteta’s side were unconvincing in their 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon last time out, and they suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Bournemouth in their most recent league outing to open the door for City. Stay up to date with all the latest from the Etihad Stadium with our live blog below, including expert insight from Matt Verri at the ground.
Man City vs Arsenal LIVE
It’s the biggie! Manchester City host Arsenal in what could be the true Premier League title decider.
Anything less than a win need for City to topple Arsenal, whose nine-point lead is fast evaporating.
Even a defeat today isn’t disastrous for the Gunners, but they hardly cope well with pressure.
Kick-off is at 4.30pm. Stick with us.