Guardiola also argued that Brighton is a tough team, adding that the EPL title race is not just between Man City and Arsenal
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said the emphatic 4-0 win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Thursday does not guarantee the English Premier League (EPL) title, insisting the Citizens must work harder.
The league championships moved within 1 point of leaders, Arsenal after Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring at the Amex, before Phil Foden grabbed a brace in the first half.Julian Alvarez then added a fourth in the second half to claim a very dominant victory away from home.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match,
Guardiola said despite the scoreline, Brighton remain a very tricky proposition away from home.
He said: “We have been here in the past but it doesn’t mean it is going to happen [win the title].
“We have to do the things to make it happen. We know Brighton never give up and in the first half we found the right rhythm and we scored in the right moments.
“In the right moments, we punished them. Brighton away is always very tough.”
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The Spanish tactician also insisted that the Premier League title is not only between them and Arsenal.
He was addressing questions from reporters who ruled Liverpool out of the race, following a 2-0 defeat at Everton, which leaves them on 74 points.
According to Guardiola, either Man City or Arsenal could still stumble in the remaining fixtures.
“Title race is not only between us and Arsenal.
“What happened to Liverpool, two defeats in a row, it can happen to Arsenal, it can happen to us.
“What is important is still we are there. There are a lot of games to play,” Guardiola added.