By defeating Arsenal 2-1, Man City has narrowed the point gap with Arsenal to 3 points, but played one match less. If they defeat Burnley in the upcoming postponed match, Pep Guardiola's team will rise to the top of the Premier League.
This is a great advertisement for the Premier League. Arsenal does not allow you to follow their playing style, they are very fierce, good at tackles, one of the most competitive teams I have ever faced in my career in tackles, 1 against 1 and long passes.
We have a chance, they also have a chance. In the end, everything depends on small details. This match is a show of top coaches and excellent players from both sides," Pep Guardiola said.
A month ago, Man City almost lost hope in the championship race with Arsenal. But with the Gunners losing to Bournemouth 1-2 and then losing to Man City, Haaland and his teammates are holding a great opportunity to surpass their opponent.
However, Guardiola is still cautious. He said: "In fact, Arsenal is still at the top of the table. In terms of goal difference, they are better than us. We have the right to celebrate, welcome good things but don't lose focus. We still hope and maintain the opportunity to fight to the end.
Meanwhile, coach Mikel Arteta was disappointed with the defeat to Man City. He said: "Obviously I am very disappointed with this result. We came here to win. The message is very clear. We believe we can win. We had the best chances of the match, but we didn't take advantage of them, and that's the difference.
In the final 5 rounds, Arsenal will meet Newcastle, West Ham, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Burnley. The Gunners' chances of winning the title are still there if they win all their remaining matches and Man City slip up.
I believe Arsenal can win the championship, because I know the level of the team. The players are now even more confident, they have discussed it in the dressing room. Everything is still ahead. We know how much we crave it and we will continue to fight.
We will learn from what happened today and will be better. For our part, we hit the post, but there is also a factor of luck, timing and ability to do it. Things did not go as we wanted. We have to admit that," Arteta shared.
