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Guardiola Labels Arsenal 'Colossal' as Man City Title Hopes Depend on Gunners Slip

City boss says Arsenal hold the title edge.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 101 min read
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What happened: Pep Guardiola described Arsenal as a "colossal team" and admitted the Premier League title race is no longer in Manchester City's control. Guardiola noted that Arsenal remains top of the league and has reached the Champions League final without losing a match in the competition.

Why it matters: The comments follow City's 3-0 victory over Brentford, which reduced Arsenal's lead to two points. With only three games remaining for the Gunners, Guardiola’s praise reflects a Manchester City side relying on an Arsenal drop in points to reclaim the top spot.

By the numbers: PL Standings: 1. Arsenal (76 pts, +41 GD), 2. Man City (74 pts, +40 GD). Both teams have played 35 matches. Arsenal remains unbeaten in the 2025-26 Champions League campaign heading into the final.

What to watch: Arsenal travels to face West Ham today at 4:30 PM BST. A victory would restore a five-point lead for the Gunners with just two matches left in the season.

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