Guardiola, who argued that EPL games are difficult, noted that his focus is on Saturday’s league fixture against West Ham.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has suggested that English Premier League leaders Arsenal will win the title race if his team does not defeat relegation-threatened West Ham United on Saturday night.
The Spanish tactician made this known while speaking ahead of his team’s Week 30 league game against the Hammers at the London Stadium.
Guardiola’s men could kick off their match 10 points behind Arsenal if the Gunners defeat Everton at the Emirates in an earlier fixture.
The Spaniard is fully focused on the clash with the London club, despite the second leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) last-16 tie against Real Madrid being on the horizon.
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The Citizens trail 3-0 from the first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu in Spain.
Speaking on the UCL return leg, Guardiola noted: “We don’t have many dollars in the bank, but we will see on Tuesday.”
He, however, reiterated that his focus is on the league fixture away to the London outfit, claiming they will be out of the EPL title race if they draw or lose.
He said: “Now it’s West Ham. The Premier League is the most difficult title. We’re still there, knowing that if we drop points, it will be over.”
