Pep Guardiola said Manchester City would have preferred a full seven days to prepare for the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley, but the tight run-up is the “price of success” after winning the League Cup. City’s schedule has been compressed by Premier League and FA Cup matches as they chase a domestic treble, leaving Guardiola disappointed with the lack of ideal preparation. He added that the team trained “absolutely nothing” since beating Crystal Palace and will make a late fitness call on Rodri.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City feel no added pressure despite a must-win clash with Crystal Palace. With City five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and only three games left, dropping points could let Mikel Arteta’s side clinch the title. Guardiola insists the team’s mindset remains steady as the season nears its decisive stretch.
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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City expects Crystal Palace to act “professional” when selecting their team for the season’s final-day visit to Selhurst Park against Arsenal. Guardiola’s comments come with the title potentially hanging in the balance, three days after Palace’s scheduled matchday context, underscoring how every decision could shape the championship outcome.
Manchester City’s treble hopes hinge on a punishing seven-day run: facing Crystal Palace, meeting Chelsea in the FA Cup final, and then traveling to Bournemouth. With the Premier League title race against Arsenal still tight, City will rely on squad depth after already securing the League Cup—turning this stretch into their season’s defining test.
Mikel Arteta urged a struggling Arsenal side to embrace the pressure of their looming clash with Manchester City. Arsenal sit six points clear, but City have a game in hand, making the stakes far higher. A City win could sharply reshape the title race as Arsenal aim to recover from recent defeats and arrest their slide.
Manchester City edged Arsenal 2-1 in a Premier League title showdown as Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, snapping his league scoring drought. The result leaves City just three points behind leaders Arsenal, though they have a game in hand. With momentum building, City’s push to overtake Arsenal intensifies in the weeks ahead.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his players are more convinced than ever they can win the Premier League, even after setbacks including a loss to Manchester City. He argues the team’s overall performance is a positive signal and insists the title race is still alive with five matches remaining.
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