What happened: Pep Guardiola said he "love[s]" being back in a Premier League title race and insisted Manchester City would finish no lower than second. The comments came as City continued to frame the run-in as a test of standards rather than stress, with Guardiola saying the feeling is positive when the job has been done well.

Why it matters: The quote lands in a live two-team race that still hinges on Arsenal dropping points. It also matches the tone from Guardiola's earlier admission that Arsenal control the race, reinforcing that City are focused on pushing to the finish rather than waiting passively.

What to watch: Arsenal's trip to West Ham on Sunday is the next swing game in the race. City then face Crystal Palace on May 13 before closing out the league schedule against Bournemouth and Aston Villa.