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.
By the numbers: 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.