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Published on 2024-02-02 11:26:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes that there are five clubs involved in the Premier League title race.
With City currently chasing league leaders Liverpool, Guardiola is optimistic about their chances of securing a fourth successive top-flight crown, especially after dealing with injuries during the first half of the season.
While many pundits and journalists view the title race as a three-horse competition involving Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, Guardiola sees Tottenham and Aston Villa as potential contenders. He emphasized that these teams could mount a stronger challenge in the coming weeks.
“I think it’s not just three,” Guardiola said. “I don’t know who they are but Tottenham is still there, and Aston Villa is still there. It can change I think.”
Guardiola praised the performances of Arsenal and Liverpool, acknowledging their control and strength in games. Despite recognizing their capabilities, he remains confident in City’s abilities and is determined to continue their pursuit of the title.
“My feeling when I see Arsenal playing is they control many aspects of the game, when you see Liverpool it’s quite similar also. When you see the games, every game they are better than the opponent.”
He continued, “You can lose games, yeah, of course. But in terms of (the performance), they are better. And I know how strong they are but still we are there, and we want to continue.”
In their recent midweek fixture against Burnley, Manchester City dominated the game with Julian Alvarez scoring a brace and Rodri adding a third goal. They are now preparing for an upcoming away game against Brentford, expecting another challenging match on Monday night.
Guardiola’s optimism and confidence, combined with City’s return to full strength, present a strong case for their continued pursuit of the Premier League title.
As the season progresses, Guardiola sees the potential for more clubs to enter the title race, making the competition even more intense. Despite the challenges ahead, City remains determined to secure another top-flight crown.
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