What happened
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made a bold public display of support for West Ham United, performing the "crossed-arms" gesture and shouting “COME ON YOU IRONS!” after his press conference. This Guardiola backs West Ham with title race plea after City win comes as his side trails Arsenal by just two points in the standings.
Why it matters
City requires league leaders Arsenal to drop points against the 17th-place Hammers to regain control of the title race. Guardiola's rare vocal support for a rival highlights the intense psychological pressure being applied as the Premier League enters its final three matchdays.
The data edge
Arsenal currently leads the table with 76 points (+41 GD) ahead of City's 74 points (+40 GD). Erling Haaland has scored 26 Premier League goals this season, while West Ham fights for survival with 33 points.
What to watch
West Ham hosts Arsenal today at 16:30 BST in a fixture that could decide both the title and relegation races.