Guardiola downplays Man City's experience giving them the edge in EPL title race

Guardiola downplays Man City's experience giving them the edge in EPL title race

Hassan Abdulsalam 16:08 - 03.05.2024

The defending champions are hot on the heels of the Gunners, trailing by just one point despite having a game in hand.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is downplaying the notion that his team's experience will be the deciding factor in their neck-in-neck battle for the Premier League title with Arsenal.

The defending champions are hot on the heels of the Gunners, trailing by just one point despite having a game in hand.

Arsenal or Man City - Premier League run-in

This weekend presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to claim the lead as Arsenal battle Bournemouth in the early kick-off while City faces Wolves later in the day.

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Despite City's impressive 31-match unbeaten streak across all competitions this season and their history of five title wins in the last six years, Pep Guardiola remains cautious.

When questioned at a press conference about his team's supposed experience advantage, the former Barcelona coach emphasized the need for near-perfection to win this year's tight title race.

He said, "I would love (that), but I don't know, I don't have an answer to this question. I would love to think 'yes' but we have to prove it tomorrow against Wolves and in the next games.

"We know that we have to win all 12 points, otherwise it will be difficult because Arsenal are so strong, so consistent and it's difficult to see them dropping points.

"When everybody is fit they have to be ready. I don't know exactly what I'm going to do tomorrow.

"Of course I have little doubts for one or two players in the line-up but the rest of the game plan, what I want to do, I had time to think about it and see the last games from Wolves, but he's ready."

Adding to City's positive outlook, Guardiola confirmed the return of key players Ruben Dias and Phil Foden, who missed the previous match against Forest due to illness. Goalkeeper Ederson will also be available for selection.

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