What happened
Pep Guardiola has described title rivals Arsenal as a "colossal" team as the Premier League race enters its final stages. Speaking after Manchester City's 3-0 win over Brentford, Guardiola noted that the title is no longer in his side's hands. Arsenal currently leads City by two points and maintains a game in hand, alongside an unbeaten run to the Champions League final.
Why it matters
The praise highlights the massive challenge City faces in attempting to overtake a colossal Arsenal squad that hasn't lost in European competition this season. With Arsenal also contending for the Champions League title against PSG, their current form suggests a shift in the English power dynamic. City must now rely on Arsenal dropping points in their final fixtures to secure a fourth consecutive title.
The data edge
Arsenal: 1st place, +2 points vs City, 1 game in hand. UCL Status: Finalists (vs PSG, May 30), 0 losses in 2025-26 competition. Manchester City: 2nd place, 3 games remaining. Recent Result: City 3-0 Brentford (May 9).
What to watch
Manchester City will look to win their remaining three games and hope for an Arsenal slip-up. The Gunners' next Premier League fixture will be pivotal in determining if the race goes down to the final day.