What happened
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Arsenal remain in control of the Premier League title race after City beat Brentford 3-0 on Saturday. In comments carried by Fabrizio Romano, Guardiola called Arsenal "a colossal team" and noted they are top of the league and into the Champions League final without a defeat in that competition. The remarks came with Arsenal due to face West Ham on Sunday after City trimmed the gap at the top.
Why it matters
The quote underlines that City no longer control the run-in despite their win, with Arsenal still able to settle the race by winning out. It also adds pressure to an Arsenal side Guardiola praised heavily, echoing his earlier assessment of the leaders as the title fight enters its final weeks.
The data edge
Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0 on May 9, 2026. PremierLeague.com said on May 4 that Arsenal were five points clear with three matches left and City had a game in hand; City could cut that margin to two by beating Brentford, which they did. Arsenal reached the 2026 UEFA Champions League final after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate, and UEFA reported they were unbeaten through the competition before the final. No recent betting-line or injury data was available in this signal pack.
What to watch
Watch Arsenal's result at West Ham, which will determine whether City keep realistic pressure on the leaders. City's next league match is at home to Crystal Palace on May 13, with the title race still dependent on Arsenal dropping points.