What happened
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola signaled his temporary allegiance to West Ham United following a 3-0 win over Brentford. Guardiola concluded his post-match press conference by crossing his arms in a 'Hammers' salute and shouting 'Come on you Irons' to motivate the London side.
Why it matters
The gesture highlights the intensity of the Premier League title race, where City trails Arsenal by two points. Guardiola is publicly rooting for West Ham to take points off the Gunners in today's match, which would shift the title advantage back toward Manchester.
The data edge
Arsenal leads the table with 76 points to City's 74, with both teams having played 35 matches. West Ham enters the day 18th in the standings, fighting for survival. City’s latest win featured goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Omar Marmoush.
What to watch
Arsenal visits West Ham today at the London Stadium, with the result potentially deciding both the title winner and relegation fates.