What happened: Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are chasing a "colossal" Arsenal side and admitted the Premier League race is no longer in City's hands. The comments came after City cut the gap to two points with Saturday's 3-0 win over Brentford, while Guardiola noted Arsenal are top of the league and unbeaten on their run to the UEFA Champions League final.
Why it matters: The title math is now simple: Arsenal control the race if they keep winning, while City need a slip from Mikel Arteta's side. Guardiola's remarks reinforce the pressure around Sunday's Arsenal trip to West Ham and fit with his broader public line that Arsenal have the advantage.
By the numbers: Standings: Arsenal 76 points from 35 matches; Manchester City 74 from 35 after City's 3-0 win over Brentford on May 9, 2026. Remaining City league fixtures mentioned in recent coverage: Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Aston Villa. Arsenal reached the 2026 UEFA Champions League final on May 5 after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate; UEFA coverage lists them as unbeaten in the competition.
What to watch: Watch Arsenal's result at West Ham on Sunday, May 10, 2026, with City needing dropped points to reopen the race. City's next league game is at home to Crystal Palace on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.