Pep Guardiola remains confident Manchester City can still win the Premier League title, warning Arsenal that "many things can happen" during the run-in.
City claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, coming from behind after a superb Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, thanks to Bernardo Silva and an Erling Haaland penalty.
And it could have been more, but Rayan Cherki's goal from his own half was ruled out for a foul by Haaland on Szoboszlai, who received a red card for having also pulled back the Norwegian in a frantic finale at Anfield.
That win moved City back within six points of Arsenal, and that gap could be down to three by the next time the Gunners play Brentford on Thursday, with Guardiola's side hosting Fulham a day earlier.
Arsenal remain strong favourites to clinch their first Premier League title since 2003-04, winning 90.1% of the Opta supercomputer's simulations.
City's chances sit at 8.2%, but Guardiola has not given up hope on overhauling Arsenal.
"We are six points behind," Guardiola said. "OK, it is a big gap, but many things can happen, so it's better to have the three points.
"Who knows if six points is enough [for Arsenal], but 13 games is a lot and the FA Cup is coming, the EFL Cup final too, the Champions League is back in March, and injuries will happen.
"There are also other teams playing for things โ European positions, fighting against relegation and playing against teams in a relegation battle means they are trying a lot to survive, and it is a proper game.
"So, 13 games from experience is a lot of time. It [the run-in] is so, so difficult, but the important thing is to be there.
"All we can do is breathe down the neck of Arsenal, being there, and try if they slip, if they make something [a mistake], use it.
"We have to play them [Arsenal] at home, so of course we have to beat them."
vuaabdipu
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I don't understand why they are giving their fans false hope
Hiyikopsz
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You're talking just because Liverpool offered you three points just to catch up with Arsenal.
Wocabcdimo
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hha.. Madrid
Francesco_deGOAT
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city can win, but only if Gueh, Ruben, and Khusan defend together and checki, Doku, Semenyo front-up together in a 4 3 3 formation. unfortunately, Pep's experiment will be otherwise to his downfall.
u lack football knowledge๐
niobnptz
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This time around no games in hand so this is why the rase is hard to run.
Maplmoprsz
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liverpool are only to be blame
Yh
AFerHKJc1725
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Yes many things can happen like you rob Liverpool with undeserve penalty and irrelevant red card, we know who man city are when they start a title race, just buying Refs with pure robbery,
He was not the ref so donโt blame him for the lost
AFerHKJc1725
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Man city is also not in good form. I can't predict that they will win their games when Arsenal is losing.
lol u are right
Naybelouyz
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Pep you are a coward and you don't believe in your players like Arteta do. when your team goes behind you throw hands and bottles like a spoilt brat. You only speak when things go your way. One loss for you and one win for Arteta you will be talking a different story. last season there was a gap of 11 games between Slot and Arteta with 9 games to play, with lots of injuries for Arteta but he never gave up....learn and improve your attitude...you won by luck against Slot but that luck will not be for the next 13 games
Arsenal fans and stories We wish you niggas all the best
zambikmnry
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city can win, but only if Gueh, Ruben, and Khusan defend together and checki, Doku, Semenyo front-up together in a 4 3 3 formation. unfortunately, Pep's experiment will be otherwise to his downfall.
Wocbnopry
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Yes many things can happen like you rob Liverpool with undeserve penalty and irrelevant red card, we know who man city are when they start a title race, just buying Refs with pure robbery,
Liverpool missed chances and expected to win ... ekitike selfishness is out of this world....that's how it can get dirty... red was deserved as well as the penalty
Wocbnopry
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pep is the master card of EPL and it shall be given to him
AdebiyiAdetunji
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liverpool are only to be blame
ndyagumgerald
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Man city is also not in good form. I can't predict that they will win their games when Arsenal is losing.
Vipelmnstu
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I think with rodri an Bernardo silver, gueh is tough at the back wth Diaz back I saw their hunger to Win that game yesterday Manchester City is caming back for this Title arsenal, will crack
Guehi was luck not to be sent off, he panicks and pulls shit....that luck will run out
Vipelmnstu
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Pep you are a coward and you don't believe in your players like Arteta do. when your team goes behind you throw hands and bottles like a spoilt brat. You only speak when things go your way. One loss for you and one win for Arteta you will be talking a different story. last season there was a gap of 11 games between Slot and Arteta with 9 games to play, with lots of injuries for Arteta but he never gave up....learn and improve your attitude...you won by luck against Slot but that luck will not be for the next 13 games
fubacikrt
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๐๐๐๐๐u will cry
cozadkpruy
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it's not a warning it's a mind game... at this point we have now become to understand your critical moves
Ballerโฝ๏ธ1
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Yes many things can happen like you rob Liverpool with undeserve penalty and irrelevant red card, we know who man city are when they start a title race, just buying Refs with pure robbery,
Cry bb ๐ did you watch Rugby ๐ Iโm Not youโre watching football
Ketbceiopu
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Rule out United at own perils. 13 more games to go. United have to face Chelsea, Liverpool & Aston Villa which are in top 7. Others are relative easy opponents. Expect 32 points from 13 games surely. United tally could be 66. Top 3 finish guaranteed.
there are no easy opponents. all 13 games are Cup finals for United and they have it in them to win all. focus is key. momentum is paramount. GGMU
Tomckmtyz
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gurdiola talks too much
Yeah he talks too much with trophies
Tomckmtyz
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After Guardiola city will take like 15yrs to win the league
Like Chelsea is going like twenty years without winning the league
Tomckmtyz
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He thinks it one of those seasons where he'll come out to instill fear into fellow title contenders, lol, pep should go sit his ass out! 6pts gap is very very massive for us, if it was the other way round, He wouldn't see anyone catching his team in that position. Arteta owns this season. Period!
You ve been 9 points clear before and loss the league so what's six points
Tomckmtyz
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Rule out United at own perils. 13 more games to go. United have to face Chelsea, Liverpool & Aston Villa which are in top 7. Others are relative easy opponents. Expect 32 points from 13 games surely. United tally could be 66. Top 3 finish guaranteed.
Too much PlayStation chai
Tomckmtyz
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Barca is leading Madrid by 1 point no boosting, Guardiola with six points is boasting he can catch breeze EPL is not because of you and your Man city are so beatable ask Man utd and Bodo.
Guess you didn't know this is not the first time right done it twice against Arsenal
Tomckmtyz
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Yes many things can happen like you rob Liverpool with undeserve penalty and irrelevant red card, we know who man city are when they start a title race, just buying Refs with pure robbery,
Guess you didn't watch the game
AFerusmc6546
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Don't Scare Us.... Your tenure is over....
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De play
AFerusmc6546
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He thinks it one of those seasons where he'll come out to instill fear into fellow title contenders, lol, pep should go sit his ass out! 6pts gap is very very massive for us, if it was the other way round, He wouldn't see anyone catching his team in that position. Arteta owns this season. Period!
U can still bottle d league itโs normal as usual
AFerusmc6546
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Rule out United at own perils. 13 more games to go. United have to face Chelsea, Liverpool & Aston Villa which are in top 7. Others are relative easy opponents. Expect 32 points from 13 games surely. United tally could be 66. Top 3 finish guaranteed.
U tink say na pes u de play na Merlin u b na de hope 4 league weh u no go carry ๐งโโ๏ธ stop de dream u ainโt winning shit again dis season
AFerusmc6546
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Barca is leading Madrid by 1 point no boosting, Guardiola with six points is boasting he can catch breeze EPL is not because of you and your Man city are so beatable ask Man utd and Bodo.
He has done it in 2 seasons so he knows what he can do de pressure in more on u arsenal dan city so u better pray well u donโt bottle cause we go all laff at arsenal
AFerusmc6546
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Yes many things can happen like you rob Liverpool with undeserve penalty and irrelevant red card, we know who man city are when they start a title race, just buying Refs with pure robbery,
Are u done crying ๐ข
AFerusmc6546
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Yes many things can happen like you rob Liverpool with undeserve penalty and irrelevant red card, we know who man city are when they start a title race, just buying Refs with pure robbery,
Cry cry ๐ญ ur team has been bad since season started & also spending enough when u donโt hv 2 u were beating blue & black accept defeats boi
husbclmpru
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HaHa
Metbdeimst
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Mark it today. Asernal will beat man city
MUBARAKABDULRAHIM
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You talk too much! forgetting that your team can as well lose some matches
Aswear he 4get that
Tepaeorty
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I think with rodri an Bernardo silver, gueh is tough at the back wth Diaz back I saw their hunger to Win that game yesterday Manchester City is caming back for this Title arsenal, will crack
AbdulZaks008
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Yes many things can happen like you rob Liverpool with undeserve penalty and irrelevant red card, we know who man city are when they start a title race, just buying Refs with pure robbery,
Douilnops
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like city loosing three games in a row ๐๐๐
puuabcdnz
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Barca is leading Madrid by 1 point no boosting, Guardiola with six points is boasting he can catch breeze EPL is not because of you and your Man city are so beatable ask Man utd and Bodo.
Barcelona550
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I just went to check both team fixture Omo the league still have along away to go
Barcelona550
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more then 10 games to play and one match against each other ,, yeah six points is huge but it only needs two bad matches to nullify ..If it was mancity or Liverpool who were 6 points ahead even Manchester united people may be 80-90 percent in their favour but it's arsenal even if they were 10 points ahead at this stage 70-80 % believe that they can still bottle it who knows may the best team wins ..
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Jieaemoty
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Rule out United at own perils. 13 more games to go. United have to face Chelsea, Liverpool & Aston Villa which are in top 7. Others are relative easy opponents. Expect 32 points from 13 games surely. United tally could be 66. Top 3 finish guaranteed.
resabekpst
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115 coming
When it suits City, this has become a joke.
Premliga12
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You talk too much! forgetting that your team can as well lose some matches
mepalnpru
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still Arsenal gonna be Champions in May
irfanspengku
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He thinks it one of those seasons where he'll come out to instill fear into fellow title contenders, lol, pep should go sit his ass out! 6pts gap is very very massive for us, if it was the other way round, He wouldn't see anyone catching his team in that position. Arteta owns this season. Period!
more then 10 games to play and one match against each other ,, yeah six points is huge but it only needs two bad matches to nullify ..If it was mancity or Liverpool who were 6 points ahead even Manchester united people may be 80-90 percent in their favour but it's arsenal even if they were 10 points ahead at this stage 70-80 % believe that they can still bottle it who knows may the best team wins ..
hehbceknrt
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We , the Gunners comment Zero to an opinion of mere Hope...๐ฏ๐๐คทโโ๏ธ
Tobbclnpry
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115 coming
Vaecimprst
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Like scratching your face?
Tocilostyz
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Even Arteta knows