Pep Guardiola makes a shocking statement amid Arsenal's turmoil

Pep Guardiola states he "does not care" about the championship battle, despite Arsenal's ongoing mistakes and Manchester City's chance to reduce the difference to only two points.

Coach Pep Guardiola insists he "couldn't care less" about the talk surrounding Arsenal making things difficult for themselves in the title race, even though Manchester City holds a significant opportunity to turn the tables.

Arsenal’s consecutive dropped points against Brentford and Wolves have significantly closed the gap between the two teams. Just two weeks ago, the Gunners led Man City by nine points (despite having played one more match). Now, the difference is only five points, with Man City still having a game in hand. If Man City defeats Newcastle this weekend, they will reduce the gap to just two points, putting immense pressure on Arsenal ahead of their trip to Tottenham.

However, Pep Guardiola remains indifferent to the standings calculations. In a press conference, he emphasized: "There are 12 matches left, it’s a long journey. I never mention the league position to the players for a second. The only thing we focus on is Newcastle. I couldn’t care less about what people are saying right now.”

The Spanish strategist believes any scenario can unfold in the remainder of the season, especially since most of Man City's current squad are new faces with limited experience in such intense title races. According to Pep Guardiola, "the best experience is winning the next match.”

Additionally, he praised newcomer Antoine Semenyo, the £64 million signing from Bournemouth. The forward has scored five goals and provided two assists since arriving at Etihad. Pep Guardiola values Semenyo’s speed, versatility, and quick adaptability, and believes he has the temperament to handle the pressure in the Champions League.

Regarding squad fitness, Savinho has recovered from injury and is ready to return, while Jeremy Doku remains sidelined. Man City enjoys a significant physical advantage with a full week’s rest, unlike Newcastle who recently played a demanding Champions League match.

History also favors Man City as Newcastle has never won at Etihad. With Arsenal faltering, Pep Guardiola’s team understands that control is gradually shifting back to them — as long as they maintain absolute focus on each game.