What happened
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed he will watch Arsenal's pivotal match against West Ham United on Sunday. Guardiola's admission follows City's 3-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday, which kept the pressure on the league leaders. The City manager has recently embraced the role of a Hammers supporter, even performing a viral 'Irons' salute to encourage an Arsenal upset.
Why it matters
Arsenal enters the match with a two-point lead over City, knowing a win would stretch their advantage to five points with only two games remaining. For West Ham, the stakes are equally dire as they sit 18th in the table and are desperate for points to escape the relegation zone. This clash represents a major hurdle in Arsenal's quest for their first Premier League title in 22 years.
The data edge
Arsenal (76 pts) holds a +41 goal differential compared to City's 74 points and +40 differential. West Ham (36 pts) trails Tottenham by one point for safety in 17th place. Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres enters the fray in peak form, having netted nine goals in his last 12 appearances.
What to watch
Kickoff is scheduled for 16:30 BST at the London Stadium. A Gunners victory would put them on the precipice of the title, while a slip-up would allow City to control their own destiny in the final week.