Following Manchester City’s commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged that the Premier League title race now hinges on Arsenal dropping points in their remaining fixtures.
After a goalless first half, City exploded after the break with goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Omar Marmoush, securing a crucial win that narrowed the gap to league leaders Arsenal to just two points. The Gunners, who have topped the table for most of the season, face West Ham United away on Sunday.
When questioned about the possibility of further twists in the title race, Guardiola stated, “I don’t know… Arsenal have been at the top of the league almost the whole season and are unbeaten in the Champions League. They would have to drop points but it’s not really up to us.” He added, “I think we’ve won everything except Everton in the last 10, 11 games… This team has done what has to be done.”
The Spaniard’s comments highlight the pressure on Arsenal as they navigate the final stretch of the season, with City poised to capitalize on any misstep.