Pep Guardiola has said the title race will be “over” if Manchester City lose to armory this weekend.
in the top two Premier League The match to be held at Etihad Stadium on Sunday is being considered as the decider of the title.
And Guardiola, whose side trail six points with a game remaining, has said Arsenal will be champions if they win.
“If we lose it will be all over,” Guardiola said.
“They are very strong in all departments. The duels, the physicality, if you allow them to create a good process without being aggressive, they are a good creation.
“[David] Raya Is extraordinary. There is no need to talk about set pieces.
“That’s why they are who they are. Top of the Premier League all season, and that’s why I’m proud to be there and challenge them.”
A win for City would leave Guardiola’s side three points behind Arsenal. City can go top if they beat burnley At Turf Moor on Wednesday.
But even if Arsenal lose on Sunday, Guardiola says City are not necessarily favorites to lift the trophy because of their “terrible” performances before the end of the season.
“Our calendar is terrible everton away and bournemouth away and Aston Villa The last one at home,” said Guardiola.
“Burnley and crystal Palace And brentford At home Crystal Palace and Aston Villa in Europe, so there’s still a lot to do.”
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Guardiola’s morale boosted before the match against Arsenal nico o’reilly He is set to be available after recovering from a hamstring injury.
O’Reilly was the hero in Carabao Cup In the final, he scored both goals in a 2–0 win against Mikel Arteta’s team.
However, Guardiola hopes his former assistant will change his game plan to avoid a repeat of the result at Wembley.
“If we play like we played for 95 minutes [as at Wembley] And they did what they did, we’re going to win,” Guardiola said.
“But football is unpredictable. I know Mikel a little bit; he’s going to make some adjustments, and we have to be ready.”
