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FC·May 10, 2026 05:42 AM ET

Guardiola Admits He Will Watch Title Rivals Arsenal Face West Ham

City boss tunes in as Gunners face relegation-threatened Hammers.

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What happened: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will be watching Arsenal's Matchday 36 clash against West Ham on Sunday. The Gunners currently hold a two-point lead over City at the top of the Premier League table following City's 3-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday.

Why it matters: The result is critical for both ends of the table, as Guardiola knows an Arsenal slip-up would put the title back in City's hands. While Arsenal seeks their first title in 22 years, West Ham is fighting for survival, currently sitting 18th in the relegation zone and one point behind Tottenham.

By the numbers: Arsenal (76 pts, +41 GD) leads Man City (74 pts, +40 GD) by two points, though City maintains a game in hand. West Ham (36 pts) sits 18th, trailing 17th-place Tottenham by a single point with three matches remaining in the 2025-26 season.

What to watch: Arsenal faces West Ham at the London Stadium at 4:30 PM BST, where a win would extend their lead to five points ahead of City’s midweek fixture against Crystal Palace.

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