What happened
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed he will be watching Arsenal's crucial Premier League fixture against West Ham United on Sunday. The Gunners travel to the London Stadium knowing a win is essential to maintain their two-point lead over City at the top of the table. Guardiola’s admission follows his viral plea to West Ham as he hopes for a slip-up from the league leaders.
Why it matters
With only three matches remaining, the title race is at a boiling point after Manchester City closed the gap with a victory over Brentford on Saturday. Pep Guardiola confirms he will watch the Arsenal-West Ham title clash as it directly impacts City's chances of a late surge to the trophy. The stakes are equally high for West Ham, who sit in 18th place and are fighting for survival in the top flight.
The data edge
Arsenal (76 pts, +41 GD) leads Manchester City (74 pts, +40 GD) with three games remaining. West Ham is 18th with 36 points, one point behind 17th-placed Tottenham. City holds the primary tiebreakers in goals scored (71 vs. 67) and head-to-head results.
What to watch
Arsenal kicks off against West Ham today at the London Stadium. City fans will look toward the Gunners' final two fixtures against Burnley and Crystal Palace for potential dropped points.