What happened: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has described Premier League leaders Arsenal as a "colossal team," comparing their current level to his side's historic rivalry with Liverpool. Guardiola acknowledged that the title race is no longer in City's control, stating that his team now relies on Arsenal dropping points in the final weeks. The Gunners currently hold a five-point advantage at the top of the table while remaining undefeated in their run to the Champions League final.

Why it matters: The candid admission from Pep Guardiola highlights the immense pressure on City to be perfect in their final four matches. With Arsenal exhibiting dominant form both domestically and in Europe, City's margin for error has vanished. This psychological pivot suggests Guardiola is framing the Gunners as the favorites to prevent a City late-season surge.

What to watch: Arsenal travels to the London Stadium to face relegation-threatened West Ham today, May 10. City must win their game in hand to stay within striking distance as the season reaches its penultimate Matchweeks.