The Manchester City manager stressed that, for the Gunners, being in the next edition of the European tournament is “the most important title of the season for his club”.
He Manchester City are closing in on the triple championship in the Premier League. After their victory over Arsenal, then Fulham and West Ham United, those led by Pep Guardiola have the first option to retain the crown. Something that a few dates ago seemed far away, since the Gunners were solid. After the return of his coaches, the Spanish strategist takes advantage to pull the ears of his rival in the upper part.
“Seen in perspective, they managed to qualify for the Champions League after seven years. Their morale is a bit low, but after a long time they get the most important title of the season for their club: to play the Champions League next season,” he said. The statements of the former Barcelona player have not gone over well in England, since they are interpreted as a parody of the London club.
However, Guardiola insists on his point. “Financially it is prestigious, also in the face of new signings. For many reasons, it is by far the most important title. They lost the last game against us, and they will be sad, but I am sure they must be very happy with this incredible achievement,” he added.
Arteta does not install
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not happy. The strategist seemed close to the title and today they depend on a Manchester City setback. Although they managed to get into the next Champions League, as Guardiola says, the side from the English capital wanted the biggest prize. “Everyone is still unhappy with the situation and that’s what we need to move forward as a club and a team. You have to fight to win all the titles. This must be our requirement,” he says.
However, he enjoys the “consolation prize” that being in the next edition of Europe’s most important event means. “I’m very proud and grateful to everyone who helped qualify this club with five or six games to play until the end of the season. something that hadn’t happened here for a decade,” he said.
This Tuesday, the former team of Alexis Sánchez returned to victory. He did it against Chelsea, with a resounding 3-1. A landmark he left based on his DT. “We wanted to show that we had fire in our stomachs. Mentally we arrived well and with the right level of energy. Everything went well for us, that’s the important thing. We had difficult weeks, with a lot of emotions, now we’ll see what happens,” he said.
Moreover, a few hours before his victory against the blue He indicated that they had not yet given up the title race. “We can still win the Premier League because there are games to be played and a lot can happen. (…) From now on, the title race is no longer in our hands. But what is left in our hands is to try to play and win the games we have left and the rest will be up to City,” he said.
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