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Guardiola reprises West Ham chant as City chase Arsenal in title race

City openly roots for Arsenal slip.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 102 min read
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What happened: After Manchester City's 3-0 win over Brentford on May 9, Pep Guardiola left his press conference by crossing his arms above his head and shouting, "Come on you Irons!" The gesture was a public nod to West Ham ahead of Arsenal's May 10 visit to London Stadium. The moment was amplified on social media after Fabrizio Romano posted the clip.

Why it matters: The chant matters because City trail Arsenal by two points with three league matches left, so any Arsenal slip would reshape the Premier League run-in. It also reinforces Guardiola's earlier public appeal to West Ham as the title race tightens entering the final weeks.

By the numbers: Standings snapshot: Arsenal 76 points, Manchester City 74. Recent result: Manchester City 3-0 Brentford on May 9. Remaining Arsenal league fixtures listed in current coverage: West Ham, Burnley, Crystal Palace.

What to watch: Watch whether Arsenal drop points at West Ham on May 10 and whether City capitalize in their next league match. If Arsenal win out, the title remains in their hands despite City's pressure.

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