Pep sends a chilling warning to Arsenal about the title race

In a press conference, Pep Guardiola made a striking comment about the leading position, adding extra pressure on Arsenal in the increasingly intense title race.

After Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Fulham to narrow the gap with Arsenal, coach Pep Guardiola made a notable statement, seen as a psychological message to Mikel Arteta. Speaking to the Mirror, the Spanish tactician admitted he “likes” being in Arsenal’s position but emphasized it would not be “easy” if he were in the North London club’s shoes.

Earlier, Arsenal drew 1-1 against Brentford in a match where the “Gunners” struggled against aerial play. Arteta’s team could even have lost if the opponent had capitalized on late chances. Man City’s full three points against Fulham have only increased the pressure on the league leaders.

Ahead of Man City’s FA Cup match, Guardiola openly shared his views on the title race situation: “Leading by 4 points with 20 games left in the season is not something to relax about. If I were in Arsenal’s spot, I wouldn’t feel comfortable either. But clearly, being 4 points behind carries even more pressure. So, I still prefer to be in their position.” Previously, he also delivered a brief but cautionary message: “I will always be tense and alert.”

On Arsenal’s side, Arteta urged his players to stay calm and not let the fluctuations in the title race affect their performance. The Spanish coach stressed: “We will prepare to win each game one by one. That’s the only thing we can do. Elevate both the team and individuals to be better than the opponent every week. This will continue until May.”

That spirit is also shared by key players. Declan Rice believes Arsenal’s path ahead won’t be smooth: “This season has been like a rollercoaster. You can’t naively expect everything to be easy. We have to keep pushing ourselves, believe in ourselves, and control what we can control. Our team is very composed.”

This weekend, Arsenal returns to the FA Cup. A convincing win is seen as necessary to relieve pressure after the slip-up against Brentford, while maintaining positive momentum as Man City closely pursues them.