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What happened: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted the Premier League title race is no longer in his side's control after their 3-3 draw at Everton. Speaking after the result, Guardiola said: "Before the game it was in our hands, now it's in Arsenal's. Just win against Brentford and see what happens." City have four matches remaining in the league.

Why it matters: The concession marks a pivotal shift in the title race, with the chaotic draw at Goodison Park swinging momentum toward Arsenal. A five-point gap now separates the top two, per Premier League trending posts, meaning City need Arsenal to drop points across their remaining fixtures to retain the crown. For a club chasing a historic run of consecutive titles, ceding control this late carries significant weight.

What to watch: Watch City's next fixture against Brentford and Arsenal's run-in for any slip that could reopen the race. Guardiola's own future is also a parallel storyline, with reports linking Enzo Maresca as a potential successor.

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