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FC·May 10, 2026 01:12 AM ET

Guardiola gives West Ham 'Come On You Irons' plea after City win

City boss backs Arsenal's next opponent.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 102 min read
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What happened: Pep Guardiola ended his post-match press conference by crossing his arms and shouting "Come on you Irons," a public nod to West Ham United before Arsenal's trip to London Stadium. The moment came after Manchester City's 3-0 win over Brentford kept the title race alive and echoed his earlier West Ham plea in the same title-race context.

Why it matters: The clip matters because City need Arsenal to drop points, and West Ham are the Gunners' next league opponent. It also adds a viral edge to a title race that remains in Arsenal's hands despite City's win.

By the numbers: Title race context: Manchester City's win over Brentford cut Arsenal's lead to two points, with Arsenal still controlling the race if they win out. Remaining fixtures cited in recent coverage: Arsenal vs West Ham United, Burnley, Crystal Palace; Manchester City vs Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Aston Villa. Relegation context: West Ham entered the weekend 18th and outside safety after a 3-0 loss to Brentford.

What to watch: Watch Arsenal's result at West Ham on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and City's next league match against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Any Arsenal slip would reopen City's path to the title.

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