What happened
Pep Guardiola punctuated his post-match press conference by performing the "crossed hammers" gesture and shouting "Come on you Irons" to the media. The playful display followed Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Brentford, which closed the gap at the top of the Premier League table.
Why it matters
Manchester City trails Arsenal by just two points and requires West Ham to secure a result on Sunday to shift the title race momentum. Guardiola compared the intensity of this season's neck-and-neck battle with Mikel Arteta's side to City's historic rivalries with Liverpool.
The data edge
Man City (2nd) trails Arsenal (1st) by 2 points with three matches remaining. Erling Haaland reached 26 goals for the season in the win over Brentford. West Ham enters Sunday's match sitting 18th in the standings.
What to watch
Arsenal travels to the London Stadium to face West Ham on Sunday, May 10. A Hammers victory or draw would allow City to take control of the title race in the final weeks.